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Posted Jun 28, 2026

Industry Analyst, Data & AI

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Job Description: • Support client-facing advisory engagements focused on data architecture, analytics modernization, and AI readiness • Conduct market research and competitive analysis related to data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and AI adoption in higher education. • Develop structured evaluation frameworks for assessing institutional data maturity, analytics capabilities, and AI readiness. • Produce executive-level research deliverables including Guides, white papers, market landscape analyses, and presentation materials. • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences. • Analyze trends in data architecture modernization (e.g., cloud data platforms, governance models, integration strategies). • Evaluate emerging AI use cases in higher education, including student success, operational efficiency, and academic innovation. • Assess vendor ecosystems, product capabilities, and implementation approaches across the market. • Design and implement automation tools to improve research workflows, data collection, and knowledge management. • Build AI-enabled analyst tools (e.g., structured prompt libraries, summarization workflows, market intelligence dashboards). • Identify opportunities to leverage generative AI and automation to enhance productivity and insight generation. • Contribute to firm-wide knowledge systems and scalable research infrastructure. • Contribute to published research and public-facing insights • Present at industry conferences and webinars • Participate in client discussions and vendor briefings; represent the Data & AI practice professionally Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Public Policy, Higher Education, Business, Computer Science, or a related field. • Four (4) or more years of experience in management consulting, strategy, analytics, market intelligence, or related fields. • Demonstrated ability to conduct structured market research and synthesize findings into executive-ready materials. • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. • Experience working with data tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, BI tools) or comparable analytics environments. • Experience with LLM-enabled workflows (prompt design, evaluation methods, retrieval-augmented generation concepts) • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. • U.S.-based and eligible to travel domestically • Preferred Experience in higher education technology environments, or public sector advisory. • Familiarity with data architecture concepts (data lakes, warehouses, governance frameworks, integration models). • Exposure to AI/ML concepts and generative AI tools. • Experience building automation scripts, workflow tools, or internal productivity systems. • Knowledge of vendor landscapes within higher education data and analytics ecosystems. Benefits: • Flexible paid time off • 5% 401K matching program • Equity opportunities • Incentive and bonus programs • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave • Flexible spending accounts • Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded, comprising: Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Life insurance • Short and long-term disability coverage • Income protection benefits Apply Now Apply Now
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