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Our Human Capital practice is at the forefront of transforming the nature of work. As converging forces reshape industries, our team uniquely addresses the complexities of work, workforce, and workplace dynamics. We leverage sector-specific insights and cross-domain perspectives to help organizations tackle their most challenging workforce issues and align talent strategies with their strategic visions. Our practice is renowned for making work better for humans and humans better at work. Be part of this exciting era of change and join us on this transformative journey. This role is hands-on and delivery-oriented: you will design, build, and implement reusable analytics products and assets that meet client needs and extend our Human Capital service offerings. Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.Work you'll doThe Data Engineer Consultant will support data architecture and engineering delivery that enables artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI (GenAI) solutions, ensuring data is trusted, secure, observable, and scalable from ingestion through consumption. You will design and operationalize modern data and retrieval foundations to support large language model (LLM)-powered applications (e.g., Claude, GPT/Codex, Gemini) including patterns such as retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), embeddings, vector search, and governed access to structured and unstructured data and work directly with Human Capital product managers and clients to design and deliver data-driven workforce and human capital analytics solutions, owning end-to-end solutions from data modeling to stakeholder presentations. You will build dashboards, reports, and reusable analytics products, turning complex human capital data into clear, actionable insights. You will be part of a blended onshore/offshore delivery team, partnering with data science, ML engineering, and product stakeholders to translate use cases into production-ready pipelines and platforms with strong data governance, lineage, quality controls, and monitoring. Lead the design, development, and delivery of analytics solutions that address complex workforce and human capital challenges for clients across industries. Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting frameworks using Structured Query Language (SQL) and Tableau (or equivalent visualization platforms).Translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical approaches, communicating findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate across service lines to embed AI-enabled capabilities and emerging data methodologies into client solutions. Support business development efforts including proposals, client presentations, and thought leadership content. Design and deliver intuitive, executive-ready reports and dashboards that make complex workforce data accessible and actionable.A successful candidate would possess these skills:Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to othersThe teamHC Forward is a dedicated innovation partner accelerating the future of Human Capital by building market-aligned products, platforms, and services that apply AI, data, and engineering to modernize HR experiences and outcomes.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science)2+ years of experience in data science, data engineering, or analytics.2+ years of modern data & AI engineering, including data modeling, batch/streaming pipelines, structured/unstructured processing, and feature engineering/serving fundamentals.1+ years of experience with machine learning concepts, large language model applications, or AI-augmented analytics workflows.2+ years of experience using Python or R for statistical modeling and data wrangling, including proficiency in Databricks or Snowflake. Ability to travel 0–25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Preferred:Advanced degree, including a Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and/or relevant certifications. Direct experience in client-facing or consulting environments, with Human Capital platforms and integrations (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM), Salesforce), or in Human Resources (HR) data domains. Experience operationalizing large language model operations (LLMOps) and machine learning operations (MLOps) capabilities, including evaluation, monitoring, governance workflows, and model/prompt/version management. Cloud experience on one or more of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including managed data platforms and scalable compute patterns. Experience explaining complex data and technology concepts, articulating risks and trade-offs, documenting decisions, and collaborating across product, data science/ML, data engineering, platform, and security teams. Experience in analytics product development—building repeatable tools, models, or platforms rather than one-off deliverables—and ethics and privacy practices, including recognizing consent, personally identifiable information (PII), and bias boundaries and escalating appropriately. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $91,100 to $179,500.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. #HCFY27`
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