GeoAnalytics Senior Analyst

11908BR GAMMA Geo Analytics

WHAT YOU'LL DO

GAMMA is BCG’s premier data science and advanced analytics capability with 1000+ data scientists, engineers, and analysts globally. Within GAMMA, the Specialty team (GAMMA S) is a hybrid client-facing/consulting-support that leverages available tools and code bases to deliver powerful and specialized insights that help our clients tackle their most pressing business problems. We partner with BCG case teams and practices across the full analytics value chain: framing new business challenges and problems, designing and executing innovative analytical solutions, and interpreting findings for our clients. GeoAnalytics is a sub-team in GAMMA S with expertise in geospatial analytics and tools. Our 30+ member team is a global resource, working with clients in every BCG region and in every industry area. It is a core member of a rapidly growing analytics enterprise at BCG – a constellation of teams focused on driving practical results for BCG clients by applying leading edge technologies.

As a Senior Analyst in GeoAnalytics, you will be solving a variety of location-based analytical problems for our clients, driving your technical workstream in partnership with your case managers, and contributing to team business development activities. You will utilize your knowledge of geospatial data and analytics while using a variety of tools such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Python, and visualization/analytical platforms (ex. Tableau, Alteryx). You will leverage a range of techniques such as geospatial clustering, network analysis, location-based optimization and predictive analytics/modeling.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

As an Analyst on the Geoanalytics team you will be solving a variety location based analytical problems for our clients. You will utilize your knowledge of geospatial data analytics while using a variety of tools such as GIS, Python and visualization platforms (ex, Tableau, Alteryx). You will leverage a range of techniques such as geospatial clustering, network analysis, location based optimization and predictive analytics/modeling. A successful candidate will have a strong foundation in coding for Data Science especially within Python and/or R. You have been exposed to standard GIS toolkits and databases such as SQL.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in GeoAnalytics with advanced degree preferred
• Relevant degree in geospatial related field such as: Geography, Remote Sensing, Urban Planning, Statistics/GeoStatistics, Applied Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Previous experience working in a global organization or professional services firm is preferred
• Data management skills (e.g. data modeling, data integrity QA/QC, database administration)
• GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, CARTO
• Data science programming/coding in Python and/or R
• Descriptive statistics and statistical methods (e.g. correlation, regression, clustering, etc.) with applications in machine learning
• Exposure to BI/Data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Handling, processing, and deriving insights from remotely sensed data preferred

CITY

Boston, Chicago

COUNTRY

United States

YOUR EMPLOYEE TYPE IS

Regular

YOUR JOB TYPE IS

Full time

WHO WE ARE

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises. Our customized approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the client organization. This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organizations, and secure lasting results. Founded in 1963, BCG is a private company with offices in more than 90 cities in 50 countries. For more information, please visit bcg.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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