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Microsoft Fabric Data Architect

Columbus, OH · Remote

$65.25 - $84/hr

This role blends technical leadership, strategic consulting, and solution architecture to help clients modernize their data ecosystem, improve analytics capabilities, and realize business value from ...

What You'll Bring * 7+ years of experience in consulting, enterprise strategy, digital transformation, data strategy, analytics, or technology advisory roles, including experience leading client ...

Description Data Consultant 2 Construction Facilities & Management Office Camp Murray, WA Under the supervision of the Facility Operations Branch Chief within the Construction & Facilities Management ...

Data Consultant 2

Olympia, WA · On-site +1

$4.2K - $5.6K/mo

Army Guard Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Data Consultant 2 Construction Facilities & Management Office Camp Murray, WA Under the supervision of the ...

Data & AI Strategy - Senior Advisor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$74 - $99/hr

Company Description Be part of a global consulting powerhouse, partnering with clients on their ... As a Data & Strategy Engineer at a manager level at Wavestone, you will be expected to help address ...

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How much do data consulting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for data consulting in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Is 30 too old to get into consulting?

Data consulting is a field open to professionals of various ages, and starting at 30 is common. Success depends on relevant skills, experience, and certifications like data analysis tools or programming languages, rather than age alone.

What is the difference between Data Consulting vs Data Analysis?

AspectData ConsultingData Analysis
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in business, data science, or related fields; certifications like CBIP or CDMP are commonUsually requires a degree in statistics, mathematics, or related fields; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Data Analyst are beneficial
Work EnvironmentConsultants often work with multiple clients across industries, providing strategic advice and solutionsAnalysts generally work within organizations, focusing on interpreting data to inform business decisions
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms, large corporations, and agenciesCorporations, research institutions, and data-driven departments

Data Consulting involves advising organizations on data strategies, architecture, and solutions, often across multiple clients. Data Analysis focuses on examining data sets to uncover insights and support decision-making within a specific organization. While both roles require strong analytical skills, Data Consulting emphasizes strategic guidance, whereas Data Analysis centers on data interpretation and reporting.

What is data consulting?

Data consulting is a professional service that helps organizations leverage data to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and drive business growth. Data consultants analyze existing data systems, recommend strategies for data collection and management, and help implement analytics tools. They often assist with data visualization, reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their expertise enables companies to turn raw data into actionable insights, improving efficiency and competitiveness.

How do data consultants typically collaborate with clients and internal teams during a project?

Data consultants frequently work in close partnership with both clients and internal stakeholders to identify business challenges, define project objectives, and design effective data-driven solutions. This often involves regular meetings to understand client needs, ongoing communication with data engineers or analysts, and presenting actionable insights in a clear, non-technical manner. Collaboration is key, as consultants must translate complex data findings into strategies that align with the client's goals while ensuring alignment across technical and business teams. The role requires strong interpersonal and project management skills to keep projects on track and deliver measurable value.

Is 40 too late for data science?

Data consulting and data science roles do not have strict age limits; many professionals start or transition into the field later in life. Success depends on acquiring relevant skills such as programming, statistics, and tools like Python or SQL, along with experience and continuous learning. Age should not be a barrier if you build a strong skill set and stay current with industry developments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Consultant, you need expertise in data analysis, data modeling, and a solid understanding of business intelligence, often supported by a degree in a quantitative field. Proficiency with tools such as SQL, Python, data visualization platforms (like Tableau or Power BI), and familiarity with data governance frameworks are typically required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and client management skills set standout consultants apart. These competencies are crucial to effectively translate complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making for clients.

What does a data consultant do?

A data consultant analyzes and interprets data to help organizations make informed decisions. They often work with data management tools, develop data models, and provide strategic recommendations based on data insights. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of data visualization and database systems are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Data Consulting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $165,018 per year, or $79.3 per hour.
Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect

Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect

Black & Veatch

Houston, TX • On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 113181 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Digital Delivery team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of experts in data, technology, GIS, and asset management systems. We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries. 

We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure, optimize asset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals. 

By joining this team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success. You'll contribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world. 

The Opportunity

Provides technical, architectural, and project leadership across complex, multiphase digital and datacentric client engagements. Accountable for defining data and analytics architecture strategy, advising clients, leading delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client business objectives. Operates with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment related to architecture decisions, delivery approach, risk management, and client engagement strategy. 

This role is intended for an experienced data architecture and engineering professional who can lead complex client engagements, shape digital delivery strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The position plays a key role in the growth and maturity of Black & Veatch's Digital and Asset Management Systems Solutions practice. 

 

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Kansas City, Denver, Charlotte, Tampa, Phoenix, and Houston.  Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Performs analytical, technical, and/or developmental tasks as assigned, including: 

  • Leads technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale, tradeoffs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels. 
  • Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically while retaining accountability for solution design. 
  • Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprisescale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions. 
  • Support and contribute to business development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions. 
  • Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements. 
  • Defines targetstate data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloudbased data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with longterm client strategies. 
  • Accountable for endtoend delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance. 
  • Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating business objectives into technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decisionmaking. 
  • Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides handson technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloudnative technologies. 
  • Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decisionmaking needs. 
  • Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards. 
  • Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, and demonstrates thought leadership in data architecture and engineering. 
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in data science or engineering 
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital consulting, including leadership of complex client engagements. 
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure Design / Construction Projects 
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with demonstrated ability to design, review, and guide complex data engineering solutions 
  • Expertlevel knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts 
  • Deep experience designing and governing enterprisescale ETL/ELT and data integration frameworks 
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Bl, Power Apps, Power Automate) 
  • Demonstrated expertise in cloudnative data platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable), including architecture, security, and scalability considerations 
  • Experience leading crossfunctional delivery teams and managing project financial performance in a consulting environment. 
  • Strong executivelevel communication skills with experience presenting architecture, strategy, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders. 
  • Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, SAFe, GISP, ESRI Technical Certifications). 
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.

4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications
Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.
Work Environment and Schedule
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. 
  • Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office. 
  • Travel expected in this role.
  • Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday time, and more. 

  • Tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and performance-based bonus program. 

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a 100% ESOP-owned structure. 

Salary Plan
CST: Consulting
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.


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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915