Senior Consultant – AI Strategist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the creation of AI strategies and roadmaps that align with the agency's mission, priorities, and operational realities.

• Provide guidance to leadership regarding AI investment planning, prioritization of use cases, and realization of value.

• Lead engagements with stakeholders to evaluate organizational readiness, data maturity, and considerations for change.

• Convert intricate AI concepts into concise, actionable recommendations suitable for both business and non-technical audiences.

• Identify and outline high-impact AI use cases across various programs, operations, and service delivery avenues.

• Assist in the evaluation and selection of AI technologies and solutions, taking vendor and platform factors into account.

• Formulate frameworks for the responsible adoption of AI, encompassing governance, risk management, and oversight.

• Conduct workshops and working sessions that involve business, IT, and data teams.

• Aid in early-stage implementation planning, which includes defining operating models, workforce impacts, and strategies for adoption.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• Must reside within the United States and be a US citizen.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or technology advisory roles.

• Proven experience in supporting AI initiatives.

• Strong grasp of AI concepts and technologies, including LLMs, GenAI, machine learning, and automation.

• Experience in translating technical capabilities into business-relevant strategies and actionable plans.

• Ability to lead discussions with executive leadership and technical teams.

• Experience in crafting strategy documents, roadmaps, and investment plans.

• Excellent communication skills to distill complex topics for non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated capability to navigate ambiguous environments and develop practical, solution-focused strategies.

• Some travel may be necessary during critical project milestones.

• Preferred: experience working with state health or human services agencies.

• Preferred: experience in transforming contact center operations and applying AI for customer engagement or service delivery.

• Preferred: experience in evaluating and implementing AI solutions to enhance public sector workforce productivity and citizen-facing services.

• Preferred: familiarity with responsible AI, governance, and risk management frameworks in a government context.

• Preferred: experience in cross-functional environments involving policy, program, and technology stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Student Loan PayDown.

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.

• Flexible benefits package.