[Remote] Senior Consultant – AI Strategist (remote)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that specializes in data science and AI strategies. They are seeking a Senior Consultant AI Strategist to support state agencies in adopting AI through practical strategies and implementation planning.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate development of AI strategies and roadmaps aligned to agency mission, priorities, and operational realities
- Advise leadership on AI investment planning, use case prioritization, and value realization
- Lead stakeholder engagements to assess organizational readiness, data maturity, and change considerations
- Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for business and non-technical audiences
- Identify and define high-impact AI use cases across programs, operations, and service delivery
- Support evaluation and selection of AI technologies and solutions, including vendor and platform considerations
- Develop frameworks for responsible AI adoption, including governance, risk, and oversight
- Facilitate workshops and working sessions to build alignment across business, IT, and data teams
- Support early-stage implementation planning, including operating model, workforce impacts, and adoption strategy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
- Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal public trust
- 3+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, or technology advisory roles
- Demonstrated experience supporting AI initiatives
- Strong understanding of key AI concepts and technologies (e.g., LLMs, GenAI, machine learning, automation)
- Experience translating technical capabilities into business-relevant strategies and actionable plans
- Ability to facilitate discussions with both executive leadership and technical teams
- Experience developing strategy documents, roadmaps, and investment plans
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and develop practical, solution-oriented approaches
- Some travel may be required during key project milestones
- Experience working with state health or human services agencies
- Experience supporting or transforming contact center operations, including use of AI for customer engagement or service delivery
- Experience evaluating and implementing AI solutions for public sector workforce productivity and citizen-facing services
- Familiarity with responsible AI, governance, and risk management frameworks in a government context
- Experience working 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 be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 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
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