AI, Data & Technology Associate - Summer 2027

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

Job Description

As an AI, Data & Technology Associate, you’ll perform advisory and implementation services to address business needs throughout client organizations for the AI, Data & Technology Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Develop an understanding of how commercial and large nonprofit organizations function from an organizational, operational, process, and technology perspective.
• Assist in building high value solutions that leverage AI engineering, data engineering, and data science.
• Continuously build professional and technical skills while staying informed about technology trends and solutions relevant to client challenges.
• Support proposal development and client presentations by performing research, preparing materials, and assisting with opportunity identification activities.
• Assist in conducting assessments of client technology environments against industry best practices and maturity model frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations and implementation roadmaps that address client needs and business objectives.
• Support application package selection, solution design, and implementation planning engagements for public and private organizations.
• Apply problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to help address business and technology challenges.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data and assist in synthesizing findings into meaningful insights.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients through clear, organized, and professional written and verbal communications.
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, process improvement analyses, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Support the development and analysis of financial models, budgets, and other quantitative assessments.
• Collaborate with team members across engagements and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Build professional relationships with clients and colleagues while developing consulting and client-service skills.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, knowledge sharing, and practice development efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Pursuing abachelor’s degree in technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering,Informatics, Management Information Systems, AI, Data Science or related fieldrequired.
• Minimumoverall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated digital fluency through the effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and skillset(variety of capabilities and / or tools).
• Ability to work efficientlyand effectively in a complex team environment.
• Able to understand current processes and future state processes based on businessobjectives.
• Ability to analyze and understand client needs,objectives, and how technology may be applied for efficiencies.
• Ability to travel to various client sites as needed on short notice.
• The willingness and ability to workadditionalhours, as needed.
• Mustbe authorized towork in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.