Data Consultant Jobs in Illinois
Data Consultant jobs in Illinois are among the most actively sourced in the Midwest, concentrated in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services, with openings at every level from junior analyst to senior consultant. Chicago anchors the bulk of demand, while Naperville and Schaumburg draw significant hiring from corporate technology centers and regional headquarters. Employers with a lasting presence in Illinois that consistently recruit data consultants include Accenture, Deloitte, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. The most in-demand specialties are business intelligence, data governance, and cloud analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Recruiting for this role ends on 09/24/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Senior Consultant, Functional Transformation on the SAP business transformation services team, you will be responsible for:
- Support end-to-end SAP S/4HANA data migration activities, including data profiling, cleansing, mapping, transformation, conversion, and validation
- Partner with business and technical teams to define source-to-target requirements and resolve data quality issues across migration cycles
- Migrate employee lifecycle data, including worker master data, organizational assignments, compensation, time, benefits, and human resources infotypes or objects
- Migrate asset lifecycle data, including fixed assets, asset master records, capitalization details, depreciation attributes, and retirement history
- Execute reconciliation, testing, and cutover readiness activities to help ensure migrated data aligns with business, finance, controlling, compliance, payroll, and reporting requirements
A successful candidate would possess these skills:
- Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to provide clear guidance to others
The Team
Deloitte's Government & Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes - is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
Our SAP business transformation services drive to improve performance and value delivered by the full suite of SAP solutions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Secret clearance for this role
- 3+ years of experience supporting SAP data migration, data conversion, or data management activities
- 3+ years experience profiling, cleansing, mapping, and transforming data from legacy systems into SAP S/4HANA
- 3+ years experience in one of the following areas:
- Migrating employee lifecycle data, including worker master data, organizational assignments, compensation, time, benefits, and human resources infotypes or objects
- Migrating asset lifecycle data, including fixed assets, asset master records, capitalization details, depreciation attributes, and retirement history
- Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA transformation programs for government or public sector clients
- Experience supporting human capital management and finance data domains within the same migration program
- Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and defect resolution across testing cycles
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,100 to $179,500.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Investment & Asset Management
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data consultant jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related analytical field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI
- Experience designing or maintaining data pipelines and reporting infrastructure
- Strong communication skills for translating data findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to manage multiple client engagements or internal projects simultaneously
Data Consultant Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data consultant in Illinois?
Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a data consultant. The typical path is a bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, information systems, or a related field, followed by hands-on experience in analytics or business intelligence. Many Illinois employers, particularly in Chicago's finance and consulting sectors, also value industry certifications such as those from Microsoft, Google, or Tableau alongside a demonstrable portfolio of data projects.
How much do data consultants make in Illinois?
Data consultants in Illinois earn a median of about $106,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,810 for the lowest 10% to over $168,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data consultants in Illinois?
Employers hiring data consultants in Illinois right now include CIBC, Insygnum, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial services firms, major health systems, and global consulting offices creates consistent and varied demand for data consultants at multiple seniority levels.
Which Illinois cities have the most data consultant jobs?
The cities with the most data consultant openings in Illinois are Chicago, DeKalb, and Evanston. Chicago drives the largest share of listings given its density of consulting firms, financial institutions, and corporate headquarters, while suburban centers like Naperville and Schaumburg contribute meaningfully because of the regional offices and technology campuses that anchor those corridors.
Are there remote data consultant jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 78% of data consultant openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how central the role is to desk-based analytical work. Client-facing advisory phases and stakeholder workshops are the parts most likely to require in-person presence, while data modeling, reporting, and pipeline work are frequently performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a data consultant in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a data analyst or junior reporting analyst role first, then transitioning into consulting once you have project experience to show. Large Illinois employers including Accenture, Cognizant, and major Chicago-area health systems run new-grad and associate programs that place candidates in data-focused project teams. Building a portfolio of public or academic datasets and earning a recognized certification in SQL, Tableau, or Power BI gives candidates a concrete edge in early-career Illinois applications.
Where can I find and apply to data consultant jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to data consultant jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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