About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level analyst role supports enterprise technology strategy and strategic advising for large, complex clients. You will help translate messy data into clear recommendations that leaders can act on.

• Work on lightly defined, high-impact problems: frame the right question, analyze data, surface insights, and propose executable recommendations.
• Build quantitative analyses and syntheses that inform executive decisions.
• Use and learn modern AI tools and accelerators to speed analysis and surface opportunities.
• Advise on technology modernization choices: platforms, data, cloud, architecture, cyber, and operating models.
• Recommend where AI can create differentiated, responsibly scaled value.
• Help design modernization roadmaps and change programs that connect strategy to execution.
• Communicate findings clearly to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

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How You’ll Grow

This role is designed as an apprenticeship: you’ll be challenged early and coached often.

• Rapid on-the-job feedback and mentorship from experienced strategists and technical experts.
• Broad exposure across industries and problem types to accelerate learning and identify areas to specialize.
• Practical development of skills: data analysis, technical translation for executives, and structured problem solving.
• Career paths toward senior strategy roles or technical leadership (future executive advisor/CXO tracks).

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Where You’ll Focus

You will advise large clients across industries, gaining breadth first and then depth in chosen sectors and capabilities.

• Industry exposure may include: Consumer; Energy, Resources & Industrials; Financial Services; Government & Public Services; Life Sciences & Healthcare; Technology, Media & Telecom; Supply Chain; and more.
• Capability focus options include: Tech & AI Strategy, Enterprise Risk, Supply Chain Strategy, Engineering-as-a-Service, and Technology Transformation.

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Required Qualifications

This posting is intended for current students and those beginning a consulting/strategy career. Applicants must meet the following:

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027 with a bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the listed majors or a related program:
  • Info Systems, Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Liberal Arts
• Strong academic record: 3.3 cumulative GPA required (3.5 cumulative GPA preferred).
• Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned office (example: ~100-mile radius) with the ability to commute daily if required upon start date.
• Ability to travel up to 50% on average based on client needs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving, basic coding/data-analysis curiosity, and ability to communicate with senior stakeholders.

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Employment Details & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.
• Location: Costa Mesa, CA (commutable to assigned office).
• Travel: Up to ~50% typical, depending on client work.
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Recruiting for this role ends on 2026-11-01.
• Estimated base salary: $105,000 (employer-provided estimate).

Note: This is an entry-level opportunity focused on learning, impact, and rapid development. Compensation depends on skills, experience, and other factors.

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Key Skills & Keywords (for applicants)

• Enterprise technology strategy
• Data analysis & insight generation
• AI familiarity and responsible AI thinking
• Cloud, architecture, and platform strategy
• Structured problem solving and executive communication
• Ability to travel and commute as required

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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