About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Technology Consulting Consultant to join a growing IT consulting practice in Phoenix, AZ. This early-career consultant role offers structured onboarding, hands-on project experience across multiple technology domains, and mentorship to accelerate technical and professional growth.

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What you’ll do

• Work on client engagements across one or more technology capability areas (Business Platform Transformation, Enterprise Data/Analytics & AI, Microsoft, Security & Privacy, Technology Risk & Resilience, Technology Strategy & Architecture).
• Collect, analyze, and document data and findings to support client recommendations.
• Contribute to technical assessments, risk analyses, and solution design efforts.
• Support project delivery tasks such as testing, data migration, reporting, and implementation activities.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Apply AI-powered productivity tools and automation to improve team efficiency and deliverables.
• Participate in formal onboarding, training, and professional development programs.

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Core responsibilities

• Compile and analyze data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for clients.
• Support development of dashboards, visualizations, and reports using BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Assist with technical testing, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities for security projects.
• Contribute to cloud, application, and infrastructure modernization efforts under guidance of senior staff.
• Help document technical designs, business-process maps, and test plans during implementations.
• Support risk assessments, control evaluations, and resilience planning.
• Own assigned tasks, manage time and priorities, and escalate issues appropriately.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Math, or a related technology field.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; willingness to learn and adapt.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GenAI) is preferred.
• Technical proficiency aligned to assigned capability area (see Preferred Skills below).

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Preferred skills & experience

• Experience or academic exposure to BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, BusinessObjects, Cognos, QlikView, SSRS).
• Competency with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, Teradata).
• Entry-level knowledge of networking, domain management, segmentation, and middleware.
• Introductory understanding of IT controls, internal control frameworks, and technology risk.
• Basic programming ability (Python, Java, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Familiarity with security concepts (authentication, encryption, identity management, data protection).
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday) and implementation lifecycle tasks.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern customer tech stacks.
• Experience preparing or cleaning data for analytics or automation use cases.
• Strong Excel and data-manipulation skills; ability to synthesize research into clear deliverables.

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Compensation & benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 — $87,000 per year (placement within range depends on experience, skills, and work location).
• Annual bonus target: $2,000.
• Estimated total cash range: $72,000 — $89,000.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off (Choice Time Off), and paid holidays. Actual benefits and eligibility depend on role and location.

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Work model & location

• Hybrid model: combination of in-person and remote work to support client outcomes and team collaboration.
• Primary work location: Phoenix, AZ. Work may require client site presence and local or out-of-state travel depending on project needs.

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Legal & compliance notes

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Confidential Client is not registered to hire or employ personnel in West Virginia or Alaska.
• Offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks as required.
• Reasonable accommodations: if you need an accommodation to apply or participate in the hiring process, contact the recruiting team for assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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