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Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a part of Guidehouse’s Financial Management (FM) practice supporting Department of War clients, you will lead initiatives that transform core financial management functions and operations. Our finance transformation consultants help our clients across the Department of War optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing the efficiency of operations, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations.
This role focuses on driving finance and accounting domain excellence while leveraging data and technology solutions to deliver actionable insights, enhance operational efficiency, enable auditability, and modernize financial processes in alignment with federal standards.
What You Will Need:
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
- Experience with Palantir, Databricks, Advana, War Data Platform, Python, R, SQL for data analysis and visualization tools
- At least FIVE (5) years of experience
- Hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, and AI tools applied to financial management use cases.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities; ability to synthesize complex information and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Advanced degree
- Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Project Management (PMP, CSM, SAFe)
- Background in change management or organizational design within financial environments
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
As a part of Guidehouse’s Financial Management (FM) practice supporting Department of War clients, you will lead initiatives that transform core financial management functions and operations. Our finance transformation consultants help our clients across the Department of War optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing the efficiency of operations, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations.
This role focuses on driving finance and accounting domain excellence while leveraging data and technology solutions to deliver actionable insights, enhance operational efficiency, enable auditability, and modernize financial processes in alignment with federal standards.
What You Will Need:
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
- Experience with Palantir, Databricks, Advana, War Data Platform, Python, R, SQL for data analysis and visualization tools
- At least FIVE (5) years of experience
- Hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, and AI tools applied to financial management use cases.
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities; ability to synthesize complex information and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Advanced degree
- Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Project Management (PMP, CSM, SAFe)
- Background in change management or organizational design within financial environments
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data management consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information management, computer science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with data governance platforms such as Collibra, Alation, or Informatica
- Proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of cloud data platforms like Snowflake or Azure
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks including DAMA-DMBOK or DCAM
- Experience defining data quality rules, metadata standards, and data stewardship processes
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings for business audiences
Tips for Your Data Management Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to governance frameworks
Hiring managers for data management consultant roles scan for specific frameworks like DAMA-DMBOK, TOGAF, or DCAM. Name the ones you've actually applied, not just studied, and tie each to a measurable outcome like a reduced data error rate or a faster reporting cycle.
Highlight tool depth, not breadth
Employers distinguish between consultants who've configured Collibra or Informatica end-to-end versus those who've only used them peripherally. Your resume should specify the modules, integrations, or migrations you owned, not just list the platform name.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data management consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by engagement model
Some postings are staff-augmentation contracts billed hourly, while others are full-time advisory roles. Reading the engagement model before applying saves you from mismatched interviews. Look for terms like 'SOW-based,' 'T&M,' or 'direct hire' in the job description.
Prepare a data-lineage walkthrough for interviews
Many data management consultant interviews include a whiteboard or case exercise where you map a data flow from source to consumption layer. Practice narrating lineage decisions out loud, explaining why each transformation or governance control exists, not just what it does.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In consulting roles, the number of business units you support or the size of the data estate you govern affects your workload significantly. When an offer arrives, clarify the scope in writing before accepting so you aren't absorbing undisclosed complexity after day one.
Data Management Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data management consultants?
EY, Control Risks, and Infosys are hiring the most data management consultants right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at management consulting firms and large enterprises undergoing cloud data migrations.
How many data management consultant jobs are remote?
About 82% of data management consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the advisory nature of much of the work. Sub-specialties like data governance program design, metadata strategy, and data quality rule development tend to be the most remote-friendly, while hands-on implementation and client-site workshops more often require in-person presence.
How do you become a data management consultant?
Start by building a foundation in database concepts, data modeling, and at least one cloud platform. Pursue a recognized credential like the CDMP from DAMA International to demonstrate governance knowledge. Then gain hands-on experience through internal data roles, project work, or contract engagements where you can document measurable outcomes, since consulting clients value demonstrated results over theoretical knowledge.
Can you get hired as a data management consultant with little experience?
Entry points exist, particularly in junior analyst or associate consultant roles at larger firms that train on the job. Your best leverage is a strong grasp of data quality concepts, hands-on familiarity with at least one governance or cataloging tool, and a portfolio of even small-scale projects, such as a metadata taxonomy you built or a data quality audit you completed independently.
What does the data management consultant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial screening covers your background and engagement history. A technical round tests your knowledge of governance frameworks, data modeling, and tool experience. A case or whiteboard exercise asks you to diagnose a data quality or lineage problem. Final rounds typically involve senior stakeholders assessing how clearly you can communicate recommendations to a non-technical audience.
Where can I find and apply to data management consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to data management consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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