Entry Level Consulting Analyst Jobs
New grad consulting analyst jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a well-organized portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote arrangements across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Insurance, with employers like M&s, Marsh, and Argano hiring at this level now.
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Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
You’ll be part of the Software Services team for Higher Education & Research with opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow while impacting some of the most prestigious higher education and research institutions in the US and Canada.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Supporting technical activities throughout the SaaS upgrade lifecycle, from preparation and planning through upgrade execution, testing, go-live, and stabilization
- Assisting with environment preparation, configuration, validation, and other technical tasks required for client upgrades
- Researching and analyzing technical issues, using available information and resources to troubleshoot, identify potential root causes, and help determine appropriate next steps
- Researching, analyzing, troubleshooting, and helping resolve technical issues identified during upgrade activities
- Collaborating with SaaS Project Managers, Technical Consultants, Engineering, Support, and other teams to coordinate upgrade activities and resolve issues
- Communicating technical status, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly to project team members
- Following established upgrade processes, technical procedures, checklists, and quality standards
- Maintaining accurate project documentation and capturing technical findings and resolutions
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and helping develop tools, documentation, job aids, and process improvements
- Building knowledge of Huron’s Research Suite software, SaaS environments, upgrade processes, and supporting technologies
- Participating in upgrade activities that may occur outside standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed
Required:
- U.S. work authorization is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience reading and writing object-oriented code, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, JSON & Java
- Experience with Microsoft software, including Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, Visual Studio
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, evaluate information, and develop potential solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, globally distributed team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical tasks and concepts to nontechnical internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to context switch and juggle multiple competing priorities
- This position is remote, infrequent travel required
- Ability to consistently work West Coast business hours (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm PT)
Preferred:
- 1-3 years of experience working in a customer or internal software support position
- Experience supporting enterprise class, multi-tier web applications
- Analyze and interpret various types of logs, such as IIS, SMTP, Event Logs, and custom output
- Familiarity with SQL and C#
- Familiarity with source control concepts
The estimated base salary range for this job is $65,000 - $90,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $70,200 - $100,800. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
Position Level
AnalystCountry
United States of AmericaHuron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
You’ll be part of the Software Services team for Higher Education & Research with opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow while impacting some of the most prestigious higher education and research institutions in the US and Canada.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Supporting technical activities throughout the SaaS upgrade lifecycle, from preparation and planning through upgrade execution, testing, go-live, and stabilization
- Assisting with environment preparation, configuration, validation, and other technical tasks required for client upgrades
- Researching and analyzing technical issues, using available information and resources to troubleshoot, identify potential root causes, and help determine appropriate next steps
- Researching, analyzing, troubleshooting, and helping resolve technical issues identified during upgrade activities
- Collaborating with SaaS Project Managers, Technical Consultants, Engineering, Support, and other teams to coordinate upgrade activities and resolve issues
- Communicating technical status, risks, issues, and dependencies clearly to project team members
- Following established upgrade processes, technical procedures, checklists, and quality standards
- Maintaining accurate project documentation and capturing technical findings and resolutions
- Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and helping develop tools, documentation, job aids, and process improvements
- Building knowledge of Huron’s Research Suite software, SaaS environments, upgrade processes, and supporting technologies
- Participating in upgrade activities that may occur outside standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed
Required:
- U.S. work authorization is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field or equivalent work experience
- Experience reading and writing object-oriented code, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, JSON & Java
- Experience with Microsoft software, including Windows Server, IIS, SQL Server, Visual Studio
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, evaluate information, and develop potential solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote, globally distributed team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate technical tasks and concepts to nontechnical internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to context switch and juggle multiple competing priorities
- This position is remote, infrequent travel required
- Ability to consistently work West Coast business hours (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm PT)
Preferred:
- 1-3 years of experience working in a customer or internal software support position
- Experience supporting enterprise class, multi-tier web applications
- Analyze and interpret various types of logs, such as IIS, SMTP, Event Logs, and custom output
- Familiarity with SQL and C#
- Familiarity with source control concepts
The estimated base salary range for this job is $65,000 - $90,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $70,200 - $100,800. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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Entry Level Consulting Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level consulting analyst job?
Entry level consulting analyst roles reward candidates who demonstrate analytical thinking and structured problem-solving, even without years of experience. Employers at this stage look for proficiency in Excel or data tools, clear communication, and evidence of project work, whether from internships, coursework, or case competitions. Tailoring your resume to show measurable results and preparing for case-style interviews gives you a meaningful edge over candidates with similar backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level consulting analysts?
Companies hiring entry level consulting analysts right now include M&s, Marsh, and Argano, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of employers, including large management consulting firms, boutique strategy shops, and corporate strategy teams inside large enterprises across industries.
Are there remote entry level consulting analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this stage, particularly at firms that prioritize in-person mentorship for junior hires. About 86% of entry level consulting analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility will still find real options without limiting their search to a single city.
Are these new grad consulting analyst jobs?
Yes, the openings listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior consulting analyst roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong portfolio. If a role lists a bachelor's degree and no minimum years, it is almost always open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level consulting analysts?
Entry Level consulting analyst roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on structured analysis, client-facing project delivery, or ongoing process improvement work that suits analysts who are early in their careers but ready to contribute immediately.