Entry Level Technology Consulting Analyst - Chicago (10/11) Job

Accenture Technology Consulting Analyst

Choose a career with Accenture Technology Consulting and apply an integrated range of technology solutions that address our clients' most complex challenges.

Accenture is a global leader in technology consulting, with the world's largest IT strategy practice. Our technology consulting professionals combine deep technology expertise and strategy capabilities to cover the entire range of technology capabilities-from developing an IT strategy to solutions for optimizing the IT infrastructure and applications. We help clients employ bold new approaches and technologies that help them grow, compete and manage risk better than their peers.

Responsibilities

As a technology consulting analyst, you will work on large, complex technology deployments for some of the world's leading companies and government agencies. You will help transform the effectiveness of their IT organizations so that they operate efficiently, reduce costs, minimize risk and help fund growth and innovation. You will:

· Develop innovative answers to complex business and IT challenges

· Focus on technical architecture, delivery excellence, program management and specialist technology areas

· Build a common set of technology capabilities, across assessment, planning, design and implementation

Accenture Technology Consulting hires analysts into four Domains: Application Portfolio Optimization and Renewal, Infrastructure Consulting, IT Strategy and Transformation, and Security Technologies. Your daily responsibilities will vary by project, but you may find yourself:

· Working with clients to optimize and modernize their portfolio of IT applications

· Modernizing and driving costs from complex multi-national IT infrastructures

· Helping clients design next generation IT architectures to meet their ever changing business needs

· Identifying client's vulnerabilities and design protection systems to safeguard their intellectual property

Not only will you be able to quickly develop your technology skills and understanding, you will also be able to build deep insights into the companies we serve and the global environments in which our clients operate. Right from the start, you'll receive outstanding training, both formal and on-the-job, as well as access to the latest tools and technologies.

Learn more about what you'll do as a consulting analyst: www.campusconnection.accenture.com .

Basic

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree (with a graduation date no later than December 2010)

Job Requirements:

We are seeking highly motivated individuals who meet the following criteria:

· A track record of outstanding academic performance.

· Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment

· Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

· Ability to meet client travel requirements, when applicable

· Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications :

Our preferred majors are:

· Engineering (all disciplines)

· Computer Science / Computer Engineering

· Information Systems / Decision Sciences

· Mathematics / Statistics / Sciences

· Finance / Accounting / Economics

· Business with IT concentration

Accenture recruits for entry level positions in several groups; Systems Integration, Management Consulting and Technology Consulting. Recruiters will work to align you with the appropriate group based on your background, qualifications, experience, interest and business demand.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. Learn more about entry-level consulting careers with Accenture at www.campusconnection.accenture.com .
Job: Systems Integration
Primary
Location: USA-IL - Chicago
Organization: Consulting
Schedule: Full-time

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segments: Computer, Consulting, Entry Level, Service, Technology