Senior Consultant – AI Strategist (remote)
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Consultant AI Strategist to support state agencies in advancing their adoption of AI through practical, mission-aligned strategies and implementation planning.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate development of AI strategies and roadmaps aligned to agency mission, priorities, and operational realities
- Advises leadership on AI investment planning, use case prioritization, and value realization
- Leads stakeholder engagements to assess organizational readiness, data maturity, and change considerations
- Translates complex AI concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for business and non-technical audiences
- Identifies and defines high-impact AI use cases across programs, operations, and service delivery
- Supports evaluation and selection of AI technologies and solutions, including vendor and platform considerations
- Develops frameworks for responsible AI adoption, including governance, risk, and oversight
- Facilitates workshops and working sessions to build alignment across business, IT, and data teams
- Supports early-stage implementation planning, including operating model, workforce impacts, and adoption strategy
Requirements
- 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
- Able 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
- Prioritizes proven ability to operate in ambiguous environments and develop practical, solution-oriented approaches
- Some travel may be required during key project milestones
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Current on AI trends and technologies
- Ability to engage both business and technical stakeholders
- Effective in guiding investment decisions, shaping use cases, and supporting sustainable adoption of AI
Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
Schedule
The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with up to 10% travel required.
Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.