AI Functional Intern - WINTER 2027

crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking an AI Functional team member in our Consulting Practice to help clients explore Generative AI solutions that improve operational performance, elevate customer and employee experiences, and enhance data-driven decision-making.

You will define, shape, and support AI-driven business and technology solutions by analyzing client processes, goals, and data, leveraging leading practices and evolving AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and applications across industries.
• Understanding of Microsoft AI technologies and Power Platform.
• Experience documenting clear, testable requirements.
• Proven client relationship and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training to define AI use cases.
• Assessing feasibility of AI initiatives and guiding prioritization.
• Contributing to user stories, requirements analysis, and test plans.
• Supporting proof-of-concept efforts, data exploration, and viability testing.
• Planning projects, coordinating resources, and tracking timelines.
• Translating business requirements into actionable technical specs.
• Enhancing internal AI delivery methodologies and client engagement.
• Delivering internal and client GenAI training and knowledge sharing.
• Staying current on AI landscape, especially Microsoft technologies.

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Microsoft technologies

Agile methodologies

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Prompt engineering

SDLC practices

Data/process modeling

Education

Bachelor's or master's in Informatics

Information Technology

Computer Science

Management Information Systems

Tools

Azure AI

Cognitive Services

Enterprise ChatGPT

Microsoft Copilot

Azure AI Studio

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here: At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

As an AI Functional team member in Crowe's Consulting Practice , your role will focus on helping clients explore and adopt Generative AI solutions that enhance operational performance, elevate customer and employee experiences, and improve data-driven decision-making. You will define, shape, and support the implementation of AI-driven business and technology solutions by analyzing client processes, goals, and data in the context of leading practices and evolving AI capabilities. At Crowe, we empower you to take initiative, explore cutting-edge AI technologies, and contribute innovative ideas that drive value for our clients and fuel your professional growth. Crowe fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture where your insights and curiosity will make an immediate impact from day one.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating stakeholder meetings, workshops, and training sessions to define project objectives and uncover AI use cases.
• Collaborating with clients to assess the feasibility of AI initiatives, guiding prioritization and alignment with strategic outcomes.
• Contributing to user stories, requirements analysis, testing plans, and documentation to support efficient collaboration between functional and technical teams.
• Supporting proof-of-concept efforts, data exploration, and solution viability testing to validate assumptions and refine approaches.
• Assisting in project planning, including effort estimation, resource coordination, and timeline tracking, while communicating updates and risks to stakeholders.
• Acting as a liaison to ensure clear translation of business requirements into actionable technical specifications.
• Enhancing internal methodologies and tools for AI delivery and client engagement.
• Delivering internal and client training on GenAI capabilities and use cases.
• Continuously expanding knowledge of the AI landscape, with a focus on Microsoft technologies.

Skills & Requirements

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and applications across industries.
• Understanding of Microsoft technologies, particularly AI and Power Platform.
• Solid understanding of product and software development lifecycles.
• Proven ability to document business, functional, and non-functional requirements that are clear, testable, and traceable.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset focused on aligning AI solutions with measurable business outcomes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, AI Ops, and SDLC practices.
• Experience with Azure AI, Cognitive Services, and tools such as Enterprise ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure AI Studio.
• Competence in prompt engineering and DevOps within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Skilled in producing client-facing documentation and technical deliverables.
• Proficiency with a range of analysis techniques (e.g., user stories, data/process models, prototypes).
• Comfortable in a professional services environment, eager to explore new tools and techniques.
• Actively engaged in AI learning, reading technical papers, experimenting with tools, and contributing knowledge through cross-training, talks, or documentation.

You want to stay fresh in AI. You aren't afraid to take a stab at Large Language Model papers before they become blog posts (even if you don't have experience in it quite yet) or try out the latest tools. You're probably subscribed to several newsletters or podcasts about AI topics.

You enjoy sharing what you learn, whether by offering cross-training opportunities, giving internal team "lightning talks," or by writing detailed comments on tickets when you close them.

Willingness to travel based on client or project requirements.

Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Informatics
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Management Information Systems

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

Crowe accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and