From healthcare to business to IT, professional consultants are needed in nearly every industry. Remote consulting jobs can be full- or part-time, contract or employee, and flexible in terms of where and when the work is done.

This career field is a great choice for professionals seeking to share their expertise and knowledge in a flexible work environment. Consulting work is a great option for retirees who wish to work part-time or for professionals who want to supplement or earn extra income.

15 Companies That Hire for Remote Consulting Jobs

1. Ciox Health

Ciox Health works to improve the exchange, reporting, and management of health information. The products and services offered by Ciox Health help health systems manage health information, productivity, efficiency, and a solid bottom line. The company’s expertise is provided in coding, exchange, audit management technology, and additional services.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Coding Consultant Outpatient
• Provider Practice Coding Consultant
• Oncology Data Consultant I

2. Dell

Dell is a global computer technology company that was founded in 1984. Dell is regarded as one of the world’s largest technology companies and its offerings include software, personal computers, printers, cameras, MP3 players, and HDTVs.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Delivery Leadership Program Manager Consultant
• Senior Consultant
• Systems Consultant

3. First Data

First Data, now known as Fiserv, is a global provider of ecommerce and information management systems for the financial services industry. Fiserv focuses its solutions on five primary areas: payments, processing services, risk and compliance, customer and channel management, and insights and optimization.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Business Sales Consultant
• Business Sales Consultant II

4. Magellan Health

Magellan Health offers services in managed care, behavioral healthcare, imaging management, Medicaid health services, and pharmacy management. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company works with health plans, employers, government agencies, consumers, service providers, and fellow employees to service over 50 million members.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• IRIS Consultant
• Clinical Analytics Consultant
• Provider Support Consultant

5. PAREXEL

PAREXEL is an international biopharmaceutical services organization. It specializes in clinical research, consulting, and informatics services for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. PAREXEL seeks driven candidates who are excited to help bring potentially life-changing medications to the people who need them.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Senior Consultant – Labeling
• Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant, Manager
• Principal Consultant – GMP Compliance and Data Integrity

6. Red Hat

Red Hat is a technology firm that strives to be the go-to company for communities of contributors, customers, and partners in creating the best open-source technology. The company develops a broad range of solutions and provides services that are not only open and secure, but trusted by over 90% of the Fortune Global 500.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Senior Automation Consultant
• Senior Middleware Consultant
• Cloud Consultant

7. Salesforce

Salesforce is a customer relationship management platform that helps businesses connect with their customers in new ways. Salesforce offers the opportunity to work on the game-changing, large-scope technology projects, while still retaining the intimate, family-like atmosphere of a small business.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant
• Senior, Lead Solution Consultant
• Technical Consultant, Developer

8. SAP

SAP, founded in 1972, provides clients in over 180 countries with enterprise software and services and digital transformation and machine-learning services. Its solutions include analytics, application platform and infrastructure, data management, IT management, and security software.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Business Process Senior Consultant
• Fashion Principal Consultant
• Commodity Treasury/Risk Management – Senior Consultant

9. Taulia

Taulia is a technology company that helps businesses free up cash, accelerate payments, and improve supply chain health by delivering a range of working capital solutions. Its platform is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that simplifies access to working capital.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Business Consultant
• SAP Technical Services Consultant

10. Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global biotechnology product development company that offers an unparalleled combination of “innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive support.” The mission of Thermo Fisher Scientific is to enable customers to make the world a cleaner, healthier, and safer place to live.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Clinical Application Consultant
• Service Solutions Consultant I
• Clinical Sales Consultant, Health Systems

11. Ultimate Software

Ultimate Software is a computer software company that specializes in human capital management (HCM). Praised for boosting efficiency, opening doors to significant savings, and driving business value, Ultimate Software is used by clients from assorted industries.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• System Consultant
• Post Live System Consultant
• Time Management Consultant

12. UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leader in improving the health system and helping consumers lead healthier lives. It provides benefits services and healthcare coverage to clients and consumers worldwide. UnitedHealth Group serves clients in all 50 states and in 125 countries around the world.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Clinical Transformation Consultant
• Actuarial Consultant
• Practice Performance Consultant RN

13. Verint

Verint is an information technology company offering solutions designed to help organizations make more informed, effective, and timely decisions. Software provided by Verint includes highly scalable consumer engagement and cyber intelligence solutions that are powered by integrated analytics and actionable intelligence.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Solution Consultant
• Partner Development Consultant
• Customer Experience Consultant

14. Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is a financial services company that provides a diverse range of services, including banking, insurance, investments, mortgages, and consumer and business finance. The company employs nearly 270,000 individuals throughout its 90+ businesses who are dedicated to meeting customers’ financial needs and goals.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Operational Risk Consultant
• Analytic Consultant
• Financial Crimes Consultant

15. Workday

Workday is a computer software company that provides cloud-based applications for the finance and human resources industries. It offers financial and capital management services, payroll solutions, and analytics applications, workforce planning, talent management, time tracking, procurement, grants management, and recruiting services.

Recent remote consulting jobs:

• Customer Enablement Consultant – Financial Accounting
• Senior Office Hours Consultant Talent
• Pre-sales, Financials Solution Consultant – Healthcare

Is Consulting Right for You?

Being a consultant means working with organizations to pinpoint friction points, develop strategies, or put practices in place that increase productivity and improve efficiency. Companies hire consultants to get an outside, objective opinion of their business. 

The best ways to find consulting jobs is to gain credibility in a specific industry through experience or education and networking. Here are a few additional tips:

• Check out the FlexJobs page dedicated to consulting and coaching jobs to find hundreds of thoroughly screened, legitimate consulting jobs. You can also use the advanced job search function to locate partially or fully remote consulting jobs.
• Research your industry to determine what skills employers need and do an inventory of your own areas of expertise.
• Reach out to other consultants in your industry and other fields for guidance and networking opportunities.
• Use social media to establish yourself as an authority in your industry. Resources such as Help a Reporter Out are also great for connecting with media sources looking for quotes from industry experts.
• Keep up to date in your industry by taking classes online or in person, or look into professional certifications that will give you additional knowledge.

Finding a Remote Consulting Job

If you’re ready to take your expertise and put it to work in a consultant job, FlexJobs has plenty of remote consulting jobs available. Our consulting jobs are broken into four categories: business consultant jobs, education consultant jobs, healthcare consultant jobs, and IT consulting jobs.

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This is a version of an article that was originally published on September, 6, 2017. 

Ann Rozier is a Writer as well as the mother of three wonderful children. Ann researches and writes about flexible companies for the FlexJobs Company Guide and the FlexJobs Blog.Read More >