Analyst Consultant

Education Resource Strategies (ERS) is a national nonprofit consulting firm that helps K-12 school system leaders create equitable and sustainable improvements in resources, structures, and practices. The Analyst Consultant will use quantitative analysis, research, modeling, and logical reasoning to support resource allocation strategies and actionable recommendations for state education agencies and school districts.

What you'll do:

• Work in small, highly collaborative teams to help design strategic shifts in how K-12 state education agencies and school districts allocate resources (people, time, and money)
• Break down complex, sometimes ambiguous questions into manageable components to inform actionable recommendations using methodologically sound quantitative methods
• Own clearly defined workstreams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Support senior team members in developing recommendations that drive measurable impact for K-12 education partners
• Support research, data analysis, and modeling to generate insights and test hypotheses
• Actively engage and contribute to culture-building initiatives rooted in learning and relationship-building, including quarterly ERS weeks

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree emphasizing quantitative and analytical coursework with a track record of strong academic achievement
• Comfort working with numbers and data to break down and solve complex problems through quantitative analysis (efficiently and accurately categorize, make meaning of, and interpret large data sets with multiple variables)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including the ability to synthesize complex material)
• AI proficiency: Curiosity (required)
• AI proficiency: proficiency (strongly preferred) in using AI to augment research, data analysis, and problem solving, while applying sound judgment to challenge assumptions, verify accuracy, and improve the quality of outputs
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to ERS' mission and values exemplified through work experience, leadership opportunities, or community involvement
• Occasional travel for approximately 2–4 days at a time, typically averaging less than one trip per month (with some project phases requiring additional travel for limited periods)
• Adhere to a hybrid work schedule, working from our office in Watertown, MA office at least three consistent days per week
• Must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa; this includes (STEM) OPT, as it will require sponsorship in the future
• Proficiency in R, including using it to clean, analyze, and interpret quantitative data

Benefits:

• ERS will invest in your professional learning, including rapidly developing the K-12 education knowledge needed to succeed.
• Hybrid work schedule, working from the Watertown, MA office at least three consistent days per week.