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# Decision Analytics Associate

- **Company:** ZS
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Programming, Databases, R (Programming Language), Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAS (Software), Tableau (Software), Vba Programming Language, Visual Basic Language, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3450069702&tx=IT8982THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's
degree
required
in any discipline with strong record of academic success in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics,
econometrics
or
engineering.

 * Candidates must have completed their degree and be available to start full-time employment in 2026
 * Up to 3 years of relevant post-collegiate job
experience.

 * Fluency in English
 * Knowledge of programming (
e.g.,
Java/Python/R)

 * Exposure to tools/platforms (
e.g.,
Hadoop eco system and database systems)

 * Demonstrated
proficiency
in a programming language or analytic tool such as R, SAS, Tableau, or
VBA.

 * 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.
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
 * Fluency in English
 * Client-first mentality
 * Intense work ethic
 * Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach

## Description

partners 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.

What

You'll

Do

 * Develop and apply advanced statistical models that help clients understand dynamic business
issues.

 * Leverage analytic techniques to use data to guide client and ZS team
decision-making.

 * Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic and Excel to investigate and inform client
needs.

 * Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written
presentations.

 * Develop client relationships and serve as key point of contact on aspects of
projects.

 * Provide client and ZS teams project status
updates.

 * Create project deliverables and implement
solutions.

 * Advance
problem-solving
skills and improve ZS's
capabilities.

 * Guide and mentor Associates on teams.