Staff Consultant, Data Strategy & Governance

SC&H Group; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

4 weeks paid time off

401k with employer match

Annual firm trip

Employee ownership

Job summary

SC&H Group in Columbia, MD is seeking Staff Consultants to join our Data Strategy & Governance (DSG) practice. You will design and deploy data capabilities to drive decision-making and power key use cases for diverse client engagements.

You will work in a team-based environment, translate client strategy into technical requirements, and collaborate across data, technology, and analytics disciplines. Travel to client sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field with strong academics.
• Ability to tackle complex problems and translate strategy into technical design.
• Strong written and verbal communication to convey concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical capabilities.
• Ability to manage time, work independently, and collaborate in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-based environment delivering functional and technical solutions for clients.
• Support business development, thought leadership, recruiting, and training for DSG teams.
• Understand client strategy and translate into operational or technical requirements.
• Manage engagement plans and provide status updates to clients.
• Develop client deliverables and present findings clearly with supporting analysis.
• Travel as required to collaborate with clients and project teams.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Data management

Data analytics

Data engineering

Client delivery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Alation

AWS

Ataccama

Atlan

Collibra

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: STAFF001530

Locations

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Columbia, MD 21044, USA

Description

SC&H is currently searching for Staff Consultants to join and help grow our Data Strategy & Governance (DSG) practice. SC&H is a national consulting and financial services firm driving our clients’ business, technology, and teams forward. As a part of our team, you will support our clients in designing the overall strategy and deploying capabilities needed to harness data to drive decision-making and power key use cases.

As part of our Data Strategy & Governance practice, you will be part of SC&H’s Enterprise Advisory & Transformation service line, where we partner with clients to tackle their digital, data, and technology challenges head-on. From identifying growth opportunities to implementing enterprise technology solutions, our teams focus on driving efficiency, scalability, and long-term success for the clients we serve.

The ideal candidate for this role combines a passion for data with a track record of supporting client delivery as part of a team. Candidates must possess expertise in data strategy, data governance, data management, data analytics, data engineering, data sourcing, data technologies, or similar disciplines. Experience leveraging and managing data from a variety of sources is ideal, with the ability to adapt based on individual client needs. Experience implementing or utilizing technology solutions to ingest, manage, store, or consume data is ideal.

The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, work through different client requirements to define or recommend solutions, and most importantly have the functional and technical proficiency to complete development, implementation, and enablement activities to help our clients turn strategy into action.

At SC&H we look for individuals with a proactive work style approach with a desire to think creatively, and a desire to continuously learn and understand the importance of delivering high-quality results on consulting engagements.

• Work in a team-based environment through all stages of defining, delivering, and enabling functional and technical solutions for our clients to address critical business problems
• Play a key role in expanding the Data Strategy & Governance practice by supporting business development, thought leadership/conferences, team initiatives, recruiting/hiring, and training for members of both the DSG and broader Enterprise Advisory & Transformation team
• Develop a deep understanding of client strategy and business challenges to then effectively translate into operational or technical requirements
• Manage engagement plans and conduct regular status or steering committee updates with the client to ensure project expectations and deadlines are met
• Support the definition of capabilities and build of frameworks, processes, and tools to support clients’ data strategy and governance needs
• Structure and develop client deliverables in Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and other presentation mediums, telling a cohesive, effective story with supporting analysis in a clear and effective manner
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to structure thoughts logically during discussions and presentations
• Collaborate effectively with an extended team of diverse skill sets (technology, operations, data analytics, data management, IT, privacy, legal, compliance, etc.)
• Travel as required to collaborate with clients and SC&H project teams

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong academic record in data analytics, computer science, business, economics, finance, management, engineering, applied math, statistics, or related fields
• Ability to tackle complex problems when the path may not be clear
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey business strategy and technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience translating strategy and business requirements into technical design or operational capabilities
• Must be able to manage own time effectively and communicate work status with managers
• Must be a team player (raises issues/concerns and seeks meaningful resolution)
• Must have demonstrated high motivation and self-discipline, with strong work ethic, personal initiative, planning and organization, as well as attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset
• Familiarity with data strategy, data sourcing, data governance, data management, data analytics, or data engineering concepts
• Preferred: 2+ years of consulting experience in data strategy and transformation, digital transformation, data management, and/or technology implementations
• Preferred: familiarity with industry-standard products and platforms such as Alation, AWS, Ataccama, Atlan, Collibra, Databricks, Immuta, Informatica, Microsoft, Monte Carlo, OneTrust, Oracle, Snowflake (certified professionals is a plus)

ABOUT SC&H

SC&H is an employee-owned, global consulting and financial services firm – home to people who believe in the power of trusted personal relationships. Everyone here shares a passion for driving results, fueled by the genuine connections we forge. Our expert capabilities and exceptional service have shaped the firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence and impressive growth. But it’s the partnerships we build and the success we help deliver that make each day rewarding — for our colleagues, our clients, and our communities.

Recognized annually by Inc., Baltimore Business Journal, Accounting Today, and Inside Public Accounting as a “Best Place to Work,” SC&H is routinely named one of the fastest-growing firms for organic growth in the United States. Our success is powered by 13 diverse practices at the intersection of finance, technology, and accounting; 430+ professionals across offices in Maryland, Tysons Corner / Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and India; and a client base ranging from emerging growth to world-renowned Fortune 500 companies. This is the place to build lasting professional relationships, grow your skills, and fulfill your potential.

SC&H

Make it Rewarding.

Salary & Benefits

The expected annual base salary for this position is $70,000-$95,000. Salary offers are made based on a variety of candidate specific factors such as candidate's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, SC&H offers the unique benefit of real equity ownership for every colleague with at least 1 year of service. Watch your stake grow as your tenure increases and the firm achieves success. We also offer a comprehensive health plan with multiple options to suit your needs, at least 4 weeks of paid time off, 8 firm-paid holidays, 401k with employer match, and an annual firm trip for you and a guest to an all-inclusive tropical location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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