Entry Level Data Consultant Jobs
New grad data consultant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, with employers like Addepar, Pyrovio, and Virginia Tech hiring at this level now.
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Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
You've gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what's next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Digital Consulting Associate position.
Our Associates perform a wide range of functions, working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members to support the full implementation life cycle including planning, configuration, design, build, testing, training, go-live and post-production support. It's a highly dynamic position with considerable visibility across both delivery teams and client stakeholders.
One trait that describes our ideal Associate candidate is highly capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves data architecture and solution design or maybe complex data quality and governance frameworks. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion in design, configuration, and collaboration, we've got you covered.
We are looking for a Data Management Solution Consultant to join our team and help us design, configure, and implement enterprise data management solutions for our clients. Under the guidance of a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, configuring data management platforms, and ensuring compliance with data quality, governance, and security standards. You will also collaborate closely with client resources, data stewards, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with enterprise data strategy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Solution Design & Architecture: Gather business and technical requirements, support the design of data management architectures (including data models, workflows, and integration points), define master data domains and governance strategies, and work with stakeholders to establish matching, survivorship, and golden record rules.
Configuration & Implementation: Configure data management platforms to support integration, quality, and governance processes; develop data validation, cleansing, and enrichment rules; implement role-based access controls; and collaborate with development teams to integrate data management solutions with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, and Data Warehouse systems.
Data Quality & Governance: Define and enforce data quality standards and business rules, implement data stewardship workflows, support data profiling and deduplication efforts, and monitor and resolve data inconsistencies and anomalies.
Testing & Validation: Develop test plans, scenarios, and scripts; conduct unit, integration, and UAT testing; verify data accuracy and performance; and troubleshoot and resolve defects.
Documentation & Training: Create solution documentation including design specifications and user guides, provide training to business users, data stewards, and IT teams, and maintain system documentation and change logs.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and vendors; support change management and adoption efforts; assist with post-implementation enhancements; and stay current with evolving data management technologies and best practices.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Business analysis experience, including requirement gathering, translating business needs into technical solutions, and collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams
- Master data experience across match approach and tuning, conceptual to physical data modeling, and stewardship and work queue design and configuration
- Data integration experience including data mapping, sourcing, transformation, and process orchestration across all latency types
- Data quality and governance skills, including data profiling, cleansing, standardization, and enrichment
- Testing and validation experience, including preparation and execution of UAT, data validation, and technical testing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both delivery leads and client counterparts
- Travel required: 25%
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 2-4 years of experience in data management solution delivery using comprehensive platforms that provide data governance, data integration, and master data management capabilities
- Command of data governance and data management best practices, tools, and disciplines, including business and technology issues related to enterprise information asset management and data protection
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to make complex concepts easily understood
- Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations to define precise requirements, establish priorities, and drive outcomes
- High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
The estimated base salary for this job is $105,000 - $130,000. 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 $120,750 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
POSITION LEVEL
Associate
COUNTRY
United States of America
INTRODUCTION
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
You've gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what's next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Digital Consulting Associate position.
Our Associates perform a wide range of functions, working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members to support the full implementation life cycle including planning, configuration, design, build, testing, training, go-live and post-production support. It's a highly dynamic position with considerable visibility across both delivery teams and client stakeholders.
One trait that describes our ideal Associate candidate is highly capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves data architecture and solution design or maybe complex data quality and governance frameworks. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion in design, configuration, and collaboration, we've got you covered.
We are looking for a Data Management Solution Consultant to join our team and help us design, configure, and implement enterprise data management solutions for our clients. Under the guidance of a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, configuring data management platforms, and ensuring compliance with data quality, governance, and security standards. You will also collaborate closely with client resources, data stewards, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with enterprise data strategy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Solution Design & Architecture: Gather business and technical requirements, support the design of data management architectures (including data models, workflows, and integration points), define master data domains and governance strategies, and work with stakeholders to establish matching, survivorship, and golden record rules.
Configuration & Implementation: Configure data management platforms to support integration, quality, and governance processes; develop data validation, cleansing, and enrichment rules; implement role-based access controls; and collaborate with development teams to integrate data management solutions with enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, and Data Warehouse systems.
Data Quality & Governance: Define and enforce data quality standards and business rules, implement data stewardship workflows, support data profiling and deduplication efforts, and monitor and resolve data inconsistencies and anomalies.
Testing & Validation: Develop test plans, scenarios, and scripts; conduct unit, integration, and UAT testing; verify data accuracy and performance; and troubleshoot and resolve defects.
Documentation & Training: Create solution documentation including design specifications and user guides, provide training to business users, data stewards, and IT teams, and maintain system documentation and change logs.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Act as a liaison between business users, IT teams, and vendors; support change management and adoption efforts; assist with post-implementation enhancements; and stay current with evolving data management technologies and best practices.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Business analysis experience, including requirement gathering, translating business needs into technical solutions, and collaborative problem-solving with cross-functional teams
- Master data experience across match approach and tuning, conceptual to physical data modeling, and stewardship and work queue design and configuration
- Data integration experience including data mapping, sourcing, transformation, and process orchestration across all latency types
- Data quality and governance skills, including data profiling, cleansing, standardization, and enrichment
- Testing and validation experience, including preparation and execution of UAT, data validation, and technical testing
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both delivery leads and client counterparts
- Travel required: 25%
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 2-4 years of experience in data management solution delivery using comprehensive platforms that provide data governance, data integration, and master data management capabilities
- Command of data governance and data management best practices, tools, and disciplines, including business and technology issues related to enterprise information asset management and data protection
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to make complex concepts easily understood
- Comfortable navigating ambiguous situations to define precise requirements, establish priorities, and drive outcomes
- High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
The estimated base salary for this job is $105,000 - $130,000. 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 $120,750 - $149,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
POSITION LEVEL
Associate
COUNTRY
United States of America
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Entry Level Data Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data consultant job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate practical skills over long work histories. A portfolio showing data cleaning, analysis, or visualization projects gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with tools like SQL, Excel, Python, or Tableau is commonly expected. Internship experience, coursework projects, or bootcamp work all count, and tailoring your resume to the specific industry the employer operates in strengthens your application.
Which companies hire entry level data consultants?
Companies hiring entry level data consultants right now include Addepar, Pyrovio, and Virginia Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including consulting firms, technology companies, financial services organizations, and large enterprises building out their data teams.
Are there remote entry level data consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 67% of entry level data consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making this field more flexible than many early-career paths. Fully remote roles tend to appear more often at technology and consulting firms, while on-site positions remain common in industries where client work is location-specific.
Are these new grad data consultant jobs?
Yes, the roles listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior positions. A posting is typically new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, lists internships or academic projects as acceptable credentials, or explicitly invites candidates without prior full-time work history. If a listing asks for a portfolio or coursework samples rather than years of experience, that is a strong signal it suits a new grad applicant.
Which industries hire the most entry level data consultants?
Entry Level data consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Agriculture & Farming, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they generate large volumes of structured data and rely on junior analysts and consultants to support reporting, client delivery, and internal decision-making across projects.