Strategy Insights & Planning Associate
ZS
Boston, MA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisMarket researchExcelMicrosoft OfficeStatisticsMarketing
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Excel67%Microsoft Office45%Data analysis25%Market research9%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
ZS's Strategy Insights and Planning teams partner with clients to design and deliver solutions to help them tackle a broad range of business challenges. Our teams work on multiple projects simultaneously, leveraging advanced data analytics and problem-solving techniques. Our recommendations and solutions are based on rigorous research and analysis underpinned by deep expertise and thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage problem-solving skills and frameworks to develop solutions to client business problems
- Conduct market research and/or desk research to derive insights and inform client decision making
- Design custom analyses using tools like Excel, Access, Confirmit, and ZS's proprietary software
- Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams
- Collaborate with client and ZS teams to implement solutions
- Take responsibility and ownership for assigned project deliverables
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
- Tools: Excel, Access, Confirmit, ZS's proprietary software
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree required in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework (business, economics, marketing, psychology, physical or life sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, statistics or relevant fields)
- Candidates must have completed their degree and be available to start full-time employment in 2026
- High motivation, good work ethic, maturity and personal initiative
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability and emotional intelligence
- Strong attention to detail, with a quality-focused mindset
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks
- Aptitude for, and enjoyment of, working in teams
- Work Authorization: Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.