AI, Data & Tech Advisory Associate

Grant Thornton (US); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton, a leading U.S. professional services firm, seeks an AI, Data & Technology Associate to perform advisory and implementation services across client organizations.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by a strong team to help clients achieve their vision and your own career growth. Your day-to-day will include understanding organizational functions, building high-value AI/ data solutions, and supporting proposal development and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics,MIS, AI, Data Science or related field, required.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and variety of capabilities/tools.
• Ability to work efficiently in a complex team environment.
• Able to understand current and future state processes based on business objectives.
• Ability to analyze and understand client needs and how technology may improve efficiencies.
• Willingness to travel to client sites on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of how commercial and nonprofit organizations function from business, operations, and technology perspectives.
• Assist in building solutions leveraging AI, data engineering, and data science.
• Continue developing professional and technical skills and stay updated on tech trends.
• Support proposal development and client presentations with research and materials.
• Assess client technology environments against best practices and maturity models.
• Contribute to recommendations and implementation roadmaps addressing client needs.
• Support design and planning engagements for public and private organizations.
• Apply problem-solving and analytical thinking to business and tech challenges.
• Analyze data and synthesize findings into actionable insights.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients, in writing and verbally.
• Assist in preparing business cases, process improvements, and tech transformation initiatives.
• Support development and analysis of financial models and budgets.

Skills

Digital fluency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Working extra hours

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in technology/CS/Engineering/Informatics/MIS/AI/Data Science

Tools

AI engineering

Data engineering

Data science

Job description

Grant Thornton, a leading U.S. professional services firm, seeks an AI, Data & Technology Associate to perform advisory and implementation services across client organizations.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by a strong team to help clients achieve their vision and your own career growth. Your day-to-day will include understanding organizational functions, building high-value AI/ data solutions, and supporting proposal development and client presentations.