Growth Strategy - Analyst

Become Part of the Team 

For more than 50 years, The Cambridge Group (part of PA Consulting) has helped clients develop and execute strategies that are driven by a superior understanding of profitable demand. The Cambridge Group’s strategy consultants apply demand driven strategies across all industries, enabling clients to align their infrastructure, businesses, and resources to meet marketplace demand in a way that is meaningfully differentiated from their competitors. 

What You Will Work On 

We hire individuals with a passion for the type of work we do, a drive for success and a strong sense of curiosity. No one quality defines a successful consultant, but these are the characteristics we look for in an ideal candidate: 

• Problem solving: Our consultants help leaders solve their most complex business challenges. We look for candidates with top-notch intellectual abilities, as well as an innovative approach to achieving results. 

• Impact: If you are committed to positively affecting an organization’s success, then you’ve come to the right place. We have a proud legacy of generating quantifiable results that affect our client’s bottom line. 

• Leadership: At The Cambridge Group, leadership is not fixed to hierarchy or experience. Your voice and ideas are respected regardless of your tenure. Leadership skills are critical to driving positive change within an organization. 

• Creativity: We look for out-of-the-box thinkers that have the ability to transcend traditional patterns, rules, and ideas, in order to draw insights from ambiguity and help The Cambridge Group deliver meaningful results. 

Our consultants are recognized worldwide for their unique approach to growth and demand strategy. They are accomplished innovators with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and life passions. Join our team. 

 

What You Will Do 

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to inform strategic insights 

• Analyze market, financial, and operational data to identify opportunities and challenges 

• Help structure client problems and develop evidence-based hypotheses 

• Support creation of clear, compelling deliverables, reports, and presentations 

• Participate in interviews, workshops, and working sessions with clients 

• Contribute to the team’s thinking by bringing curiosity, creativity, and analytical rigor 

 

 

You Will Be 

• Client‑oriented, with strong communication and relationship‑building skills 

• Have 1-4 years of relevant professional experience, including consulting or equivalent experience in a strategy, client‑facing, or analytical role

• Able to simplify complexity through structured analysis and clear thinking 

• Curious, creative, and analytical, with a strong interest in problem solving 

• A strategic thinker comfortable conducting quantitative and qualitative research 

• Inclusive, open‑minded, and committed to diverse perspectives 

• A collaborative team player who thrives in fast‑paced environments 

Required & Preferred Background 

• Bachelor’s degree required (no specific major)  

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word strongly preferred 

• Experience with coding (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is a plus 

Salary

In compliance with Ilinois Equal Pay Transparency Act, PA is required to provide a reasonable salary range for this role.  This salary range is specific to the State of Illinois and is commensurate with experience, market data, applicant skills, internal equity and/or degrees/certifications. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits 

• Group medical insurance 

• Health Savings Account with company match 

• Teladoc and informed Nurse line resources 

• Long term care plan 

• Group dental insurance 

• Vision plan 

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company profit sharing contribution 

• Commuter and Parking tax-savings benefit 

• 15 days paid vacation days with the opportunity to buy five additional days 

• 10 paid Holidays plus 10 paid sick days 

• Company and Voluntary income protection benefits 

• Gym and health incentive reimbursement 

• Pet and legal insurance Plans 

• Employee Assistance Plan 

• Annual performance-based bonus 

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