Strategy Consultant Jobs in Illinois

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Economics, Human Resources Management, Finance, or a related field
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in finance, corporate real estate, planning, real estate development, economic development, logistics, management consulting, or a related discipline
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills, including familiarity with demographic and occupational data sources and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QlikView, CRE Navigator)
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with experience in project management and process mapping
• Experience supporting analyses that inform client decision-making.
• Financial modeling experience
• GIS mapping experience
• Hands-on skills with Python, SQL, BI tools, and modern GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Familiarity with labor-market analytics platforms (e.g., Lightcast/Emsi) and economic/fiscal impact modeling (e.g., IMPLAN, RIMS II).
• Prior consulting or economic development experience
• MBA or other specialized master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial modeling experience
• GIS mapping experience
• Hands-on skills with Python, SQL, BI tools, and modern GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Familiarity with labor-market analytics platforms (e.g., Lightcast/Emsi) and economic/fiscal impact modeling (e.g., IMPLAN, RIMS II).
• Prior consulting or economic development experience
MBA or other specialized master's degree

Salary Range Language

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,500 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Develop customized analysis on a broad range of geographically variable conditions to support location strategy consulting assignments for middle market and global Fortune 1000 clients, including aspects such as:
  • Labor market trend analysis at the macro, industry and occupational levels
  • Demographics and migration analysis, compensation and benefits trends
• Help prepare and deliver analysis results to clients in oral and written presentations.
• Using our internal toolkits, apply data analytics around client operational data to analyze performance.
• Connect to a variety of datasets (internal, client-provided) for executive level reports / dashboards.
• Integrate labor data with other key location metrics on business climate, quality of place, supply chain and commercial real estate.
• Prepare mapping and workflow analyses and other decision tools.
• Conduct GIS-based spatial analysis, including site screening, labor catchment, drive-time, and infrastructure proximity.
• Maintain communication with the client on consulting needs and service client as needed.
• Provide support for general projects and client account management.
• Support incentives and economic development engagements as needed.
• Provide sales support for key pursuits and business development activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.