Consulting Analyst

An Introduction to Codal

Codal is an award-winning web design and development consultancy that helps enterprise organizations solve complex problems and accelerate growth through elegant, data-driven digital solutions. Our areas of expertise include application modernization, eCommerce, UX/UI design, product strategy, data analytics, and artificial intelligence.

At Codal, you'll collaborate with some of the most innovative organizations in the world and work on cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of design and software development. You'll also be part of a community that promotes long-term success, not just for our clients but for each other. We'll help you develop a professional roadmap that takes your career to new heights.

Who you'll be working with

We ideate, create, and coordinate. We analyze, strategize, organize, and prioritize. We bridge the communication channel between the client and our project team. We chart the course and navigate the product roadmap sprint by sprint. Some of us are product owners. Some of us are scrum masters. Many of us wear multiple hats and do whatever's needed to deliver successful projects.

What you'll be doing

Pre-Sales Support:

• Assist in coordinating and managing RFP response efforts.
• Conduct thorough market research to understand industry trends, competitive landscape, and potential business opportunities.
• Create and adjust pre-sales deliverables, such as proposals and presentations.

Vendor Analysis:

• Conduct research to identify potential vendors and contractors for various projects and services.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis to compare different vendors and contractors, taking into account factors such as cost, quality, and potential risks.

Project Management Support:

• Track and report on account/portfolio performance (scope, budget, resourcing), and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Provide some level of project management support for a selected set of projects, such as tracking progress, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders.

Administrative Support:

• Schedule and organize meetings, including coordinating with participants, preparing agendas, and ensuring all necessary materials are available.
• Assist in the planning and execution of company events, conferences, and workshops.
• Provide administrative support, such as drafting emails, preparing documents, and handling correspondence on behalf of leadership team members.
• Facilitate leadership meetings, ensuring that discussions are productive and that decisions are made while also drafting and distributing meeting minutes.

What you'll need to be successful (Requirements)

• MUST have client facing experience
• Two (2)+ years of formal, relevant operational and/or product experience within the consulting industry
• High energy, team player, creative thinker, and strategic influencer
• Demonstrated experience in working with broad cross-functional teams
• Maturity and good judgment
• Skilled in negotiating, influencing others, analytical thinking, leading others, and executing and implementing projects
• Willingness to learn and work in a hands-on environment
• Have a strong work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile

Bonus Points for these (Nice to Have Experience)

• CSPO or PMP certification
• Jira Software/Confluence experience
• Google Suite experience
• Professional Services Automation software (e.g. Mavenlink)

Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, UK, and India
• We regularly host happy hours, dinners, excursions, and other company events to unwind after a hard day at work
• Office snacks and drinks + a fancy Bevi water machine with flavored water
• We offer Medical, Life, Dental/Vision, and many more insurance types
• Employer 401k match - 4%
• A recreational group that regularly competes in city leagues for softball and volleyball
• An office in the heart of downtown Chicago with a gym, food court, Walgreens, rooftop bar, outdoor sports court, and other amenities
• Working hybrid for in-person collaboration and sprint-planning days

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At Codal, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.