BCG Platinion | Senior AI Tech Architect, Public Sector Industry Leader (Defense & Security, Civil Sector)

About the role

Boston Consulting Group is seeking a Senior AI Tech Architect to lead technical transformation efforts in the US Public Sector. This role is part of BCG Platinion, which focuses on digital excellence for clients through sustained solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop leading IT concepts and architectural solutions.
• Apply technical expertise to enable organizations to transform their IT capabilities.
• Work on projects involving mergers and acquisitions, restructuring IT processes, and optimizing application development.
• Manage IT implementation projects, evaluate products, and assess quality assurance.
• Communicate complex technology topics to senior executives and build consensus with clients.
• Drive innovation, foster a growth mindset, and assist with business development through proposal writing and project scoping.

Requirements

• US Citizenship and/or active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Expertise in various technology stacks, cloud native applications, integration methodologies, and data analytics architecture.
• Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps tooling.
• Proven experience with Gen AI tools like ChatGPT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, business administration, computer science, business management, or system controls & engineering.
• Master's degree in related fields preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 1 year in architecture discipline.

Skills

• IT Architecture and Solution Design.
• Designing solution, application, and data architecture.
• Developing feasibility studies and executing technical proofs of concept.
• Implementing IT architectures and analyzing complex IT application landscapes.
• Reviewing technical architecture and code.
• IT Optimization and Transformation.
• Supporting IT functions during mergers and acquisitions.
• Optimizing application development processes.
• Implementation Management and Support.
• Designing work packages/modules in IT implementation projects.
• Evaluating products, SW packages, and solutions.
• Assessing quality assurance for IT implementation.
• Communication and Collaboration.
• Crafting compelling narratives and delivering impactful presentations.
• Mentoring teams and sharing knowledge.
• Innovation and Growth.
• Driving innovation and fostering a growth mindset.
• Assisting with business development through proposal writing and project scoping.

Benefits

Boston Consulting Group offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Zero-dollar health insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• $10 copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescription drugs.
• Dental coverage with up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits.
• Vision insurance covering glasses and contact lenses.
• Fully vested retirement contributions regardless of employee contribution.
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
• Elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement.

Pay

The first year base compensation for this role is $150,000 in USD. Additionally, there is an annual discretionary performance bonus and participation in BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF).

Schedule

This role may involve significant travel to client sites, with the amount of travel depending on client needs and project requirements.