Experienced Business Analyst – K-12 Education

Experienced Business Analyst – K-12 Education Practice: Management Consulting Center of Excellence (CoE) | K-12 Education FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote-based; preferred New York City, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Dallas or Washington, D.C. About Cicero-MGT Cicero- MGT is a premier management consulting firm focused on implementing data-driven strategies for a broad mix of private, public, and social sector organizations. We use data and experience to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation with an overarching purpose of helping people create and continuously deliver extraordinary results. Our K-12 Education practice is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on deep experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products — including data, finance, and instructional tools — from initial design through the last step of execution. About the Job: A Career Pathway Model This position is part of a pilot career pathway model designed to provide business analysts with a passion for education and eagerness to gain exposure to broader management consulting with focused, foundational training and broad exposure to multiple practice areas across the firm. Year 1 - K-12 Foundation: In this role, you will be part of the Management Consulting Center of Excellence (CoE), Cicero-MGT’s internal hub for developing consulting capabilities across practices. As a CoE member, you will receive the same training and professional development opportunities as other CoE consultants while specializing in K-12 projects. This will allow you to build deep expertise in education consulting while participating in CoE-wide training, professional development, and community. This foundational year is designed to develop your skills in a mission-driven, project-rich environment with strong coaching and mentorship. Year 2+ - CoE Exposure & Specialization: In your second year, you will have the opportunity to cycle onto a wider set of projects across practice areas, helping you broaden your consulting experience, deepen your business acumen, and explore potential areas of specialization. This structure is intended to give you the best of both worlds: the depth of focused, education-sector training and the breadth of a diversified management consulting career. The CoE model ensures efficient resource planning — the right people are staffed on the right projects at the right time — maximizing your potential and aligning work with your skills and interests.

What You'll Do

As a Business Analyst, you will play an important role on project teams — performing research and analyses, engaging with partners, and contributing to strategic recommendations. This position is specifically designed for candidates with 1–3 years of full-time, post-graduate professional experience, preferably in consulting or education. This is a great pathway for former educators looking to move into management consulting. Responsibilities include: Own and execute core project workstreams, including data collection, research, analysis, and synthesis of findings Translate data into actionable insights and contribute to strategic recommendations Develop client-ready deliverables (presentations, reports, models, memos) with increasing independence Support the project team by managing work plans, preparing meeting materials, tracking timelines and budgets, and following up on next steps Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client stakeholders Share analyses and insights both in writing and verbally for variable audiences Demonstrate initiative and independent problem-solving, even in ambiguous situations Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and partners, developing knowledge of their issues, needs, and context Maintain awareness of market trends, competitive landscape, and developments in education policy and practice Make frequent use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Codex) While there is no single educational or professional background that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero-MGT, we typically look for the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree required 1–3 years of full-time, post-graduate professional experience REQUIRED (strong preference for consulting and/or education experience) Demonstrated experience in analytical, problem-solving, or client-facing roles Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to share and synthesize knowledge Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in team environments Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet frequent deadlines Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, or market research Familiarity with data visualization and presentation best practices An ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and think strategically Commitment to our organizational mission and fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace A passion for education and improving outcomes for students in underserved communities There is no single skill set that best prepares you for a fulfilling career at Cicero-MGT, but the following are incredibly useful in our work: Analytical thinking and structured problem-solving Data analysis and interpretation Professional communication and storytelling Project and time management Collaboration and teamwork Attention to detail and quality control NOTE: We currently do not accept candidates that require sponsorship, nor are we able to provide sponsorship opportunities to candidates.