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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1754245
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.
Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.
Your key responsibilities
EY’s Transformation Architecture and Delivery (TA&D) practice offers a dynamic career path for professionals passionate about solving complex business, technology, and infrastructure challenges. As a Staff, you’ll contribute to transformation initiatives that align with clients’ strategic goals—helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Working with experienced team members, you will support the design and delivery of business and solution architecture frameworks, program management approaches, and value realization structures.
Whether your strengths lie in business strategy or technology delivery, you’ll have the unique opportunity to align with either our TA&D Business or TA&D Technology Strategy team to specialize in the area that best fits you.
In the TA&D Business practice, you will work with project teams and clients to help plan, design, deliver, and deploy transformative solutions. Your work may include supporting transformation programs through TMO and PMO frameworks, applying Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum, tracking risks and resources across workstreams, and developing governance materials and portfolio analyses. You’ll also contribute to business cases, ideation activities, performance reporting, and client-ready storytelling that help teams deliver measurable value throughout the transformation journey.
In the TA&D Technology Strategy practice, you will support teams as they help clients shape the strategic direction for technology within their organizations. You’ll contribute to operating model and process design, research and analyses involving technologies and concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Cloud, Internet of Things, Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain, and work across environments such as SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Cloud, and ERP. You may assist with cost optimization, data modeling, assessments, and process improvement activities that support large-scale IT transformations and create lasting client impact.
Industry sectors
Our practice professionals serve clients across a variety of industries including, but not limited to: Consumer, Retail, Health, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Mobility, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Private Equity, Media, Technology, and Telecommunications.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in consulting, business transformation, technology, or a related field
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to contribute effectively, foster inclusivity, and work across diverse teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity and a proactive, execution-oriented mindset
- Agile, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity in dynamic environments
- Developing commercial awareness and a desire to contribute meaningful impact for global and domestic organizations
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Replit) to enhance productivity, analysis, and solution development
- Willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours based on client and project needs
- Access to reliable transportation to/from EY offices and client sites, as required
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives, including PMO/EPMO activities, transformation office support, and program or portfolio delivery
- Exposure to operating model, process design, or capability roadmap activities across business and technology functions
- Experience with technology strategy or IT transformation topics such as operating model design, cost optimization, sourcing strategies, or enterprise architecture
- Familiarity with program and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, Planview)
- Experience working with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
- Ability to apply structured frameworks to solve complex business and technology challenges
- Experience contributing to business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations
- Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and develop clear, executive-ready deliverables
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $83,500 to $125,300
- Bay Area California offices – $87,100 to $130,600
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $69,700 to $114,800
- Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
- At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Location: Chicago
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Oct 19, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1754245
Location: Anywhere in Country
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
At EY Consulting, we are building a better working world by transforming businesses through the power of people, technology, and innovation. Our clients are at the heart of what we do. We’re focused on solving the key issues of our client buyers, building deeper relationships, and generating lasting value with significant impact.
Our firm sets the standard for consulting services, fostering an environment that encourages career ownership at every stage. As a part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of this dynamic service line, driving change and delivering solutions that revolutionize business operations. You’ll help our clients in transformation and innovation efforts: driving growth, reducing costs, and managing risks proactively.
Your key responsibilities
EY’s Transformation Architecture and Delivery (TA&D) practice offers a dynamic career path for professionals passionate about solving complex business, technology, and infrastructure challenges. As a Staff, you’ll contribute to transformation initiatives that align with clients’ strategic goals—helping bridge the gap between strategy and execution. Working with experienced team members, you will support the design and delivery of business and solution architecture frameworks, program management approaches, and value realization structures.
Whether your strengths lie in business strategy or technology delivery, you’ll have the unique opportunity to align with either our TA&D Business or TA&D Technology Strategy team to specialize in the area that best fits you.
In the TA&D Business practice, you will work with project teams and clients to help plan, design, deliver, and deploy transformative solutions. Your work may include supporting transformation programs through TMO and PMO frameworks, applying Agile methodologies such as SAFe and Scrum, tracking risks and resources across workstreams, and developing governance materials and portfolio analyses. You’ll also contribute to business cases, ideation activities, performance reporting, and client-ready storytelling that help teams deliver measurable value throughout the transformation journey.
In the TA&D Technology Strategy practice, you will support teams as they help clients shape the strategic direction for technology within their organizations. You’ll contribute to operating model and process design, research and analyses involving technologies and concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Cloud, Internet of Things, Robotic Process Automation, and Blockchain, and work across environments such as SAP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Cloud, and ERP. You may assist with cost optimization, data modeling, assessments, and process improvement activities that support large-scale IT transformations and create lasting client impact.
Industry sectors
Our practice professionals serve clients across a variety of industries including, but not limited to: Consumer, Retail, Health, Life Sciences, Industrial Products, Mobility, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Private Equity, Media, Technology, and Telecommunications.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
- 2+ years of relevant experience in consulting, business transformation, technology, or a related field
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to contribute effectively, foster inclusivity, and work across diverse teams
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable insights for a range of audiences
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity and a proactive, execution-oriented mindset
- Agile, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity in dynamic environments
- Developing commercial awareness and a desire to contribute meaningful impact for global and domestic organizations
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Replit) to enhance productivity, analysis, and solution development
- Willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours based on client and project needs
- Access to reliable transportation to/from EY offices and client sites, as required
Ideally, you will have:
- Experience contributing to large-scale transformation initiatives, including PMO/EPMO activities, transformation office support, and program or portfolio delivery
- Exposure to operating model, process design, or capability roadmap activities across business and technology functions
- Experience with technology strategy or IT transformation topics such as operating model design, cost optimization, sourcing strategies, or enterprise architecture
- Familiarity with program and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Clarity, Planview)
- Experience working with delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
- Ability to apply structured frameworks to solve complex business and technology challenges
- Experience contributing to business development efforts, including RFP responses, proposals, and client presentations
- Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and develop clear, executive-ready deliverables
What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.
- The salary range for this job is:
- New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $83,500 to $125,300
- Bay Area California offices – $87,100 to $130,600
- All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $69,700 to $114,800
- Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
- To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period.
- EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
- For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
- At EY, our values set the foundation for how we work and the behaviors we expect of our people. Any misrepresentation or falsification of information or lack of integrity at any point in the recruiting process may result in withdrawal of your candidacy, revocation of an offer or immediate termination of employment.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
All in to shape the future with confidence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Staff Consultant
Align your degree to the engagement
Staff Consultant roles span strategy, IT, and finance. USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the specific engagement, not just consulting broadly. Document the technical subject matter of your projects to support the specialty occupation argument.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I or Level II wage for your metro area before signing. An offer below the certified wage forces your employer to refile the LCA, which delays your start date and can cost you the role.
Target firms with active LCA certification histories
Use Migrate Mate to find consulting employers with verified sponsorship records for your target city and role type. Firms that certify LCAs regularly already have internal HR processes set up, which shortens the timeline from offer to petition filing significantly.
Clarify client-site work in your petition
Consulting roles often place you at a client's office, which triggers additional H-1B documentation requirements. Your employer needs a valid itinerary or Master Service Agreement covering your worksite locations. Gaps in that paperwork are a common Request for Evidence trigger from USCIS.
Start PERM early for green card sponsorship
PERM labor certification for Staff Consultants can take 18 months or longer when audited. Ask your employer to initiate the process before your third year of H-1B status so your priority date is established before extension windows narrow.
Negotiate who covers filing fees upfront
Federal law prohibits employers from deducting certain H-1B filing fees from your wages, but attorney fees and premium processing costs are negotiable. Get the fee allocation in writing during the offer stage, not after the petition is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the burden is on your employer to demonstrate that the specific engagement requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Generic consulting titles draw more USCIS scrutiny than narrowly defined roles like IT Systems Consultant or Financial Advisory Consultant. Your offer letter and job duties description need to reflect the technical nature of the work, not just the job title.
Which visas can sponsor a Staff Consultant position?
H-1B is the most common pathway for Staff Consultants. Australian nationals can use the E-3, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN if the role maps to a USMCA-listed profession such as Management Consultant. Employers can also sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for longer-term hires.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Staff Consultant role?
A bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the consulting engagement is the baseline requirement. For strategy or management consulting, business administration and economics degrees typically qualify. For technology consulting, computer science or information systems degrees are expected. A general degree paired with unrelated experience is unlikely to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards without additional supporting documentation.
How do I find consulting firms that actively sponsor visas?
Browse Staff Consultant roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified sponsorship histories so you can focus your applications on firms that have already committed to the LCA and H-1B process. Reaching out to firms that have sponsored similar roles before is far more efficient than cold applications to employers with no sponsorship track record.
Does frequent client travel or project rotation affect my H-1B status as a Staff Consultant?
Yes. USCIS requires that H-1B petitions account for all worksites where you'll perform services. If your engagement moves you to a new client site not covered in the original petition, your employer may need to file an amended petition before you begin work there. Short-term placements under 60 workdays per year in a single location follow a different standard, but your employer's immigration counsel should evaluate each rotation against current USCIS guidance.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Staff Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.