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Data Analytics AI Consultant

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Lead analytics and AI initiatives: define strategy, translate business needs into AI/use cases, oversee dashboards and advanced analytics, run ML/LLM pilots, operationalize models, ensure responsible AI governance, and manage and mentor analytics teams while driving stakeholder alignment.
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Job Summary 

We are looking for a hands-on Analytics Consultant who can build. This is a technical, delivery-focused role for someone strong in AWS, Python, SQL, and Machine Learning. You will spend most of your time building ML models, AI-powered BI chatbots, and decision intelligence systems that help the business make better decisions. 

Beyond the build work, you will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, turning complex problems into practical, data-driven solutions. The right person combines deep technical skill with the judgment to know what to build and why. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

Analytics Strategy & Consulting 

  • Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where data, analytics, and AI can improve decision-making and operational efficiency. 
  • Develop analytics roadmaps aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities. 
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and data-driven transformation. 
  • Translate business requirements into actionable analytics and AI use cases. 

Data Analytics & Insights 

  • Lead the development of dashboards, reports, and KPI frameworks to monitor business performance. 
  • Oversee exploratory data analysis and advanced analytics initiatives to uncover actionable insights. 
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across reporting environments. 
  • Drive adoption of self-service analytics capabilities. 

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 

  • Identify, evaluate, and implement AI, machine learning, and generative AI / large language model (LLM) solutions to address business challenges. 
  • Lead proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for predictive analytics, automation, NLP, recommendation systems, and generative AI applications, including LLM-powered chatbots, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and content generation. 
  • Collaborate with technical teams to operationalize AI, machine learning, and LLM models, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and ongoing performance monitoring. 
  • Establish best practices for responsible AI and generative AI usage, including governance, data privacy, model risk, and compliance. 

Stakeholder Management 

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and executives. 
  • Present complex analytical findings and AI recommendations in a clear, business-focused manner. 
  • Facilitate workshops and strategy sessions to align stakeholders on priorities and solutions. 
  • Influence decision-making through data-driven insights. 

Team Leadership 

  • Lead and mentor analytics professionals, data scientists, and consultants. 
  • Manage project delivery timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations. 
  • Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration. 
  • Support recruitment, training, and development of team members. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • 5+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, AI consulting, or related fields.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS (or a comparable cloud platform such as Azure or Google Cloud).
  • Strong SQL skills and solid Python programming.
  • Practical knowledge of machine learning, including Generative AI and LLMs.
  • Hands-on experience designing and delivering Decision Intelligence systems: build, integration, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Demonstrated experience building AI/BI chatbot solutions: natural language querying over business data, governed data connections, and iterative refinement.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience delivering consulting engagements in media, publishing, digital content, advertising, or consumer-facing industries. 
  • Familiarity with modern data architectures, data lakes, and data warehouses. 
  • Experience with AI frameworks and tools such as OpenAI APIs, LangChain, MLflow, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar technologies. 
  • Professional certifications in cloud technologies, analytics, or AI. 

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