Developing better ways to deliver a service…
organize employees…
or reach out to customers…
management analysts—
also called management consultants—
advise organizations on how to become
more efficient and profitable.
Management analysts start by gathering
and analyzing information
about the problem they are hired to solve.
They may conduct interviews,
observe processes,
and explore a variety of data
to decide on the best approach.
Based on what they learn,
management analysts write reports
and make presentations
to share their findings
and recommend solutions.
To ensure success,
they follow up once new practices
or ideas are implemented.
Most management analysts
work as consultants on contract
with a company for a particular project,
writing a proposal
to compete for the job,
then moving to a new company
or project when it’s complete.
They generally specialize
in a subject area, an industry,
or type of government agency.
Management analysts often
work on tight deadlines,
and may travel to their clients.
Many work in management
and technical consulting organizations,
the finance and insurance industry,
and government.
A bachelor’s degree is required
for most entry-level jobs,
along with several years’ experience in IT,
human resources, or management.
Majors in business, economics,
political science, psychology, English,
or computer science may all be appropriate.
Some positions require a MBA.