Data Management Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Data Management Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in financial services, healthcare, insurance, and logistics sectors at levels from entry-level through senior and principal roles. Chicago leads hiring by a wide margin, with secondary markets in Downers Grove and Peoria, and major employers with deep Illinois roots such as Allstate, United Airlines, and Northern Trust regularly seeking analysts to manage enterprise data pipelines, governance frameworks, and data quality programs. The most in-demand specialties in Illinois listings are data governance, Master Data Management, and cloud data platform administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerHuron Consulting
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring5
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryInvestment

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Huron Consulting Group
Digital Sr Analyst – Enterprise Data Management
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Digital Sr Analyst – Enterprise Data Management
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Healthcare Data Management Analyst (Hybrid)
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Healthcare Data Management Analyst (Hybrid)
Illinois Health and Hospital Association
Naperville, Illinois
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$74k - $92k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
201-500

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Data Analyst, L&G - Asset Management, America
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Data Analyst, L&G - Asset Management, America
legalandgeneral
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Product Management
$65k - $75k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Huron Consulting Group
Digital Sr Analyst – Healthcare Data Management
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Digital Sr Analyst – Healthcare Data Management
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$85k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
5,001-10,000

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UNCOMN
Data Analyst (Data Management)
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Data Analyst (Data Management)
UNCOMN
Scott AFB, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
$78k - $98k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Data Management Analyst Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
4 jobs
Scott AFB
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Hoffman Estates
1 job
Rolling Meadows
1 job

Data Management Analyst Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Huron Consulting
Huron Consulting2 open roles
UNCOMN
UNCOMN1 open role
Golub Capital
Golub Capital1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Investment & Asset Management

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data management analyst jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one data management or ETL platform
  • Experience with data governance frameworks and data quality standards
  • Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
  • Strong documentation skills for data dictionaries, lineage, and metadata management
  • Ability to collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into data solutions

Data Management Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a data management analyst in Illinois?

Most data management analyst roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, business analytics, or a related field. There is no state-issued license specific to this role in Illinois. Employers consistently value credentials such as the Certified Data Management Professional designation from DAMA International. Building hands-on experience with SQL, data governance tools, and a cloud platform strengthens a candidate's profile for Illinois employers considerably.

How much do data management analysts make in Illinois?

Data management analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $104,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,990 for the lowest 10% to over $163,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire data management analysts in Illinois?

Employers hiring data management analysts in Illinois right now include Huron Consulting, UNCOMN, and Golub Capital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's concentration of large financial institutions, insurance carriers, and health systems in and around Chicago means demand for analysts who can manage enterprise-scale data assets remains steady throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most data management analyst jobs?

Chicago, Scott AFB, and Naperville have the most data management analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to major financial institutions, insurance headquarters, and large healthcare systems that all run complex enterprise data operations, while suburban hubs like Downers Grove and Schaumburg attract demand from logistics and technology companies with significant Illinois footprints.

Are there remote data management analyst jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of data management analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well-suited the role is to distributed work. The tasks most commonly performed remotely include data governance documentation, metadata management, and reporting, while on-site presence is sometimes required for stakeholder workshops or systems integration work at large Illinois employers.

How can I get hired as a data management analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent role such as data entry analyst, business analyst, or reporting analyst into a junior data management position. Large Illinois employers in financial services and healthcare, including major Chicago-area hospital networks and insurance carriers, often recruit for rotational analyst programs or associate data roles that do not require prior data management experience. Earning a SQL certification or completing a data governance fundamentals course strengthens an application, and candidates who can demonstrate a portfolio project involving data cleaning or a metadata catalog have a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to data management analyst jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to data management analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring for this role. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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