Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that supports state agencies in advancing their adoption of AI through practical strategies and implementation planning. The Senior Consultant AI Strategist will facilitate the development of AI strategies, advise leadership on investment planning, and lead stakeholder engagements to operationalize AI initiatives.
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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