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Data Consultant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's "Economist" or "Scientific Technician" categories, depending on your degree and job duties. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field is required.
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INTRODUCTION
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ABOUT THE JOB
ZS’s Data Strategy and Data Office has two pillars. First, we advise clients across sectors — including MedTech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, and other data-intensive industries — on all matters related to enterprise Data Strategy. As data volumes expand and AI reshapes business models, Data Strategy has become a critical, board-level priority. The team supports clients in defining data vision and mission, designing operating models and data organizations, establishing governance and stewardship frameworks, shaping data sourcing and generation strategies, enabling robust data architecture and cataloging capabilities, and driving compliant value creation. In close collaboration with our Digital and Technology practice, we diagnose and execute data strategies, helping clients build data capabilities and products that drive competitive advantage. The second pillar, Data Office, focuses on building and managing strategic relationships with a wide range of data providers to enable differentiated access to data and power innovative ZS offerings and services.
The Data Strategy Consultant will be located close to one of our East Coast U.S. offices and will help deliver world-class solutions that shape and execute enterprise data strategies, primarily in the MedTech, Health Insurance, or Travel & Hospitality sectors. This includes developing data organizations and Data Offices, designing governance and operating models, strengthening AI-ready data foundations, driving data portfolio optimization and value realization, and leading hands-on delivery of data programs. This individual will have high visibility within the firm and will work collaboratively with the broader Data Strategy team across the Americas, Europe and India, as well as with colleagues across multiple practice areas (e.g., Research and Development Excellence Digital Strategy, Technology Advisory, Compliance, and others).
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Build and maintain deep expertise in enterprise data strategy, data ecosystems and AI-ready data foundations across industries, with strong understanding of U.S. data landscape
- Lead (in collaboration with ZS’ internal and client-facing teams) the design and execution of enterprise data strategy engagements, including defining data vision, operating models and multi-year transformation roadmaps that address critical client challenges and build AI-ready data foundations
- Shape and implement strategic data capabilities that strengthen how organizations manage, govern and use data to drive measurable business value and competitive advantage
- Serve as a primary day-to-day project lead, manage multiple workstreams ensuring fulfillment of project objective on-time and on-budget
- Partner with the Senior Leadership team and assist in project management responsibility, including project planning, staffing management, and people growth
- Build relationships with client stakeholders and lead presentations related to project deliverables, brainstorming, discussions, status updates, etc.
- Manage and collaborate with an extended global team of diverse skill sets (knowledge management, data technologists, business operations, etc.)
- Mentor/coach junior members in the team, inside and outside projects
- Help build long-term Data Strategy assets and offerings
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to support teams in client project proposals, client discussions, thought leadership, etc., where data expertise is needed
- Contribute to developing POVs on data strategy innovations to build firm intellectual capital and thought leadership
- Contribute to building and managing relationships with key data partners in the US
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Bachelor's or master's degree required, with strong academic performance in analytic and quantitative coursework
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data strategy, data governance, data management or enterprise data transformation; Consulting, Medtech, Health Insurance, Travel & Hospitality, or cross-industry experience preferred
- Working knowledge of core data strategy capabilities (e.g., operating models, data governance, data products), with the ability to quickly build depth in new domains and topics
- Ability to translate unstructured problems into actionable processes and approaches
- Self-starter with high motivation, maturity and personal initiative, and a strong bias toward action and delivering tangible outcomes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Empathy, adaptability, and high personal impact, with the ability to adapt to diverse clients, industries, cultures and cross-functional teams (business and technology alike)
- Self-discipline for planning and organizing tasks, and delivering in an unstructured environment
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, structuring problems, forming hypotheses and driving work forward with limited oversight
- Demonstrated ability to manage small teams or workstreams, providing direction, oversight and coaching to ensure high-quality delivery
- Fluency in English
- Client-first mentality
- Intense work ethic
- Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach
HOW YOU’LL GROW:
- Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
- Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
- Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions
PERKS & BENEFITS:
At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills-building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in United States, visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS.
Hybrid working model:
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
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At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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Align your degree to qualifying TN categories
Data Consultant roles get approved under "Economist," "Statistician," or "Computer Systems Analyst" depending on how duties are framed. Your degree field must match the category your employer selects, so clarify this before your offer letter is drafted.
Request a duties letter built for TN scrutiny
Generic job offer letters get flagged at ports of entry. Ask your employer to describe your consulting work in terms of data modeling, statistical analysis, or systems design, and to explicitly state the degree requirement for the role.
Target employers with dedicated immigration support teams
Consulting firms and enterprise tech companies routinely process TN visa petitions in-house. Ask during interviews whether HR handles TN filings directly or outsources to outside counsel, which signals how experienced they are with the process.
Search for TN-sponsored roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you can focus on Data Consultant roles where employers have already committed to supporting the filing rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Prepare for Canadian port-of-entry filing with complete documents
Canadian citizens can get TN status approved same-day at a land border or airport. Bring your degree transcripts, a detailed employer offer letter, and your professional resume. CBP officers can ask detailed questions about your analytical duties.
Understand Mexican TN consular timelines before accepting an offer
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular interview, which adds several weeks to your start date. Negotiate your start date accordingly and confirm your employer understands the consular step is required before you can begin work.
Data Consultant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Consultant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
It depends on how your employer frames the position. Data Consultant roles most commonly qualify under the "Economist," "Statistician," or "Computer Systems Analyst" TN categories. Your degree must align with the chosen category. A role focused on quantitative modeling or systems analysis generally has a stronger TN case than one centered on general business strategy.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Data Consultant roles?
TN visa sponsorship is faster and more predictable for Data Consultants than H-1B visa. There is no annual lottery, no USCIS petition required for Canadians, and Canadian citizens can receive TN status at a port of entry on the same day. H-1B visa selection is lottery-based and capped annually, making TN a structurally more reliable path for Canadian and Mexican professionals in this field.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN sponsorship as a Data Consultant?
Yes, but the process differs from Canada. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate rather than a port of entry. You will need an appointment, your employer's offer letter, degree credentials, and supporting documentation for the specific TN category. Build several weeks of lead time into your start date to account for the consular scheduling process.
What should I look for in an employer's TN offer letter for this role?
The offer letter must specify the TN category being used, describe your day-to-day duties in terms that match that category, state that the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, and confirm the employment is temporary in nature. Vague language about "consulting" without referencing analytical or systems functions often causes delays or denials at the border.
How do I find Data Consultant jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa jobs in the United States. You can search Data Consultant roles filtered by TN sponsorship availability, which removes the step of negotiating sponsorship with employers who are unfamiliar with the visa category or unwilling to support the filing.