Consultant - Business Analyst

This job is posted in multiple locations. When not at a client site, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as a Consultant - Business Analyst, and in this role, you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries.

Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with clients and Clarkston team members to analyze business needs, support project delivery, and develop practical solutions
• Apply consulting, analytical, and problem-solving skills across business process, technology, organizational change, and implementation initiatives
• Facilitate discovery, requirements gathering, process analysis, design, testing, training, and other project activities based on client and engagement needs
• Build trusted client relationships through clear communication, thoughtful recommendations, and dependable execution
• Contribute to project plans, deliverables, presentations, and other client-facing materials
• Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders to identify issues, opportunities, and solutions
• Continue to develop your consulting capabilities while expanding your experience across a variety of solution, process, and consulting disciplines

How You’ll Grow

• Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for adaptable consultants and problem solvers with 3-5 years of professional experience, including prior consulting experience, who want to apply their skills to diverse and challenging consulting projects. Candidates may have developed their consulting experience through business analysis, technical analysis, change management, training, or related project-based roles.

An ideal Consultant – Business Analyst candidate would have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Working in a consulting or project-based environment with direct client interaction
• Analyzing business processes, requirements, systems, or organizational needs to identify issues and opportunities
• Facilitating discovery, requirements gathering, blueprinting, design, or working sessions with client stakeholders
• Supporting solution design, process improvement, technology enablement, testing, or implementation activities
• Developing client deliverables, presentations, process documentation, reports, training materials, or other project outputs
• Supporting change management, organizational readiness, knowledge transfer, end-user training, or adoption activities
• Collaborating with technical and functional resources to translate business needs into practical solutions
• Managing competing priorities, project tasks, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations
• Communicating clearly and effectively with client and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and client-service skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to contribute across different project roles and workstreams as client and project needs evolve
• 4-year degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline

Travel Requirement

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.

AI Statement

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. However, real-time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews - including video or live conversations - is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401k with company contributions
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

We strive to ensure that every candidate has an equitable and accessible experience. If you are selected to move forward in the interview process, we will share information about how to request any accommodations. You may also request support at any point during the hiring process.

Visit Careers at Clarkston to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.

Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston to learn more about our diversity initiatives.