Consulting Analyst

Consulting Analyst

Chicago

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 will 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. We promote long-term success, not just for our clients but for our team, helping 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. Please note this role is in our Chicago office, 3 days per week.

What you'll be doing

Product & Consulting Support

• Assist with discovery, strategy, and visioning activities for prospective and existing clients.
• Support creation of proposals, statements of work, presentations, feature lists, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Conduct market, competitor, vendor, and industry research to inform client recommendations and business decisions.
• Assist with workshop preparation, documentation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Create and maintain Miro boards, planning materials, and workshop artifacts.

PMO & Delivery Operations

• Partner with department leadership to plan, track, and drive quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).
• Assist with leadership reviews by compiling project health indicators, escalations, staffing needs, and action items.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes and reporting frameworks.

Workforce Planning

• Coordinate candidate interview scheduling and recruiting activities within the PMO department on an as needed basis.
• Support summer internship program planning, onboarding, coordination, and execution.
• Work closely with Operations to assist with contractor and vendor sourcing activities, including research, coordination, and onboarding support.

Executive & Organizational Support

• Coordinate leadership meetings, department forums, workshops, and strategic planning sessions.
• Support the growth and ongoing success of a selected set of strategic partnerships by coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and facilitating collaboration opportunities.
• Prepare meeting agendas, documentation, action items, and executive summaries.
• Assist with company initiatives, offsites, team events, internship programs, and philanthropic activities.
• Support special initiatives related to AI adoption, organizational transformation, delivery excellence, and operational maturity.

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. Kantata)

Need another reason to hit the "apply" button?

• Codal is a global agency with over 200 employees, and offices in the US, CA, 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

Pay range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

Note: Codal only communicates with candidates through official @codal.com email addresses. We never request payment during the hiring process. Please be vigilant regarding recruitment scams.

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.