Staff Consultant, Data Strategy & Governance

SC&H•Columbia, MD

1d•$70,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SC&H is seeking Staff Consultants to join and contribute to the growth of their Data Strategy & Governance (DSG) practice. This role involves supporting clients in developing strategies and deploying capabilities to leverage data for decision-making and key use cases. As part of the Enterprise Advisory & Transformation service line, the consultant will address digital, data, and technology challenges, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and long-term client success. The ideal candidate will have expertise in data strategy, governance, management, analytics, engineering, sourcing, or related technologies, with experience managing data from various sources and implementing technology solutions for data management. The role requires strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate strategy into action through functional and technical proficiency. SC&H values proactive individuals with creative thinking, a desire for continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

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.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of consulting experience in data strategy and transformation, digital transformation, data management, and/or technology implementations.
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).

Responsibilities

Work in a team-based environment through all stages of defining, delivering, and enabling functional and technical solutions for 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.