Position: AI Advisor
Location: Austin, TX – Remote
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience: 15+ Years
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced AI Advisor to support public sector clients in evaluating, planning, and implementing enterprise AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will combine strong management consulting expertise with a solid understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, cloud-based data ecosystems, and AI governance.
The candidate will work closely with government agencies and cross-functional stakeholders to assess AI readiness, develop strategic implementation roadmaps, define high-level AI architectures, and build business cases that demonstrate measurable business value, feasibility, and risk mitigation.
This role requires excellent client-facing consulting skills, strategic thinking, workshop facilitation, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations for government stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead client discovery sessions and structured assessments to evaluate AI readiness, data maturity, business processes, and operational challenges.
Develop phased AI adoption and implementation roadmaps aligned with agency objectives, budgets, compliance requirements, and business priorities.
Collaborate with technical teams to define high-level AI architectures, integration approaches, secure data pipelines, and cloud-based AI solutions.
Develop comprehensive business cases, ROI models, feasibility assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for enterprise AI initiatives.
Identify AI and Generative AI use cases that improve operational efficiency, service delivery, and decision-making.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, and cross-functional discussions to build consensus and drive strategic alignment.
Translate business objectives into structured requirements, strategic recommendations, and actionable execution plans.
Evaluate AI implementation risks, data privacy considerations, security requirements, and governance practices.
Prepare executive-ready presentations, strategic reports, assessment findings, and implementation recommendations.
Advise clients on AI governance, responsible AI practices, compliance considerations, and risk management frameworks.
Work with business and technical teams to prioritize AI initiatives based on business value, technical feasibility, and implementation readiness.
Support public sector organizations in aligning AI investments with mission objectives and long-term digital transformation strategies.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of professional consulting experience, including client-facing advisory, stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and ownership of consulting deliverables.
Proven experience in requirements gathering, business case development, strategic planning, and roadmap development.
Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and enterprise AI use cases.
Knowledge of cloud-based data ecosystems and their role in enterprise AI enablement.
Experience assessing business processes, organizational readiness, data maturity, and technology adoption opportunities.
Ability to develop ROI models, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk mitigation strategies.
Excellent communication, presentation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with or advising state government, federal government, public education, or municipal agencies.
Familiarity with public sector procurement processes, regulatory requirements, compliance standards, and AI governance practices.
Knowledge of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) or similar responsible AI frameworks.
Experience with enterprise cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Relevant certifications in AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, or Project Management (PMP).
Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
Experience supporting enterprise digital transformation and technology strategy initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Consulting & Advisory: Strong client-facing presence, consultative questioning, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
Strategic Planning: Ability to develop actionable AI strategies, phased implementation roadmaps, and enterprise transformation plans.
Business Analysis: Expertise in requirements gathering, readiness assessments, business case development, and ROI analysis.
AI & Technology: Understanding of AI/ML use cases, Generative AI applications, cloud data ecosystems, and enterprise architecture concepts.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations and strategic documentation.
Workshop Facilitation: Ability to lead discussions, manage competing priorities, and build consensus across departments.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate qualitative and quantitative information and develop data-driven recommendations.
Governance & Risk: Understanding of AI governance, responsible AI, security, privacy, and public sector compliance considerations.
