AI Rotation Associate

Steel Partners Holdings; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Steel Partners Holdings in Albuquerque, NM, offers a 24‑month Full‑Time Rotational Program where associates complete four rotations across finance, HR, supply chain, and operations to identify and deploy AI opportunities.

The program emphasizes designing AI‑powered tools and dashboards, translating analytics into actionable recommendations, and gaining cross‑company exposure culminating in leadership roles within the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Interest in AI and analytics across business functions.
• Ability to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify high‑value AI opportunities during rotations.
• Design and build AI-powered tools, models, and dashboards.
• Translate analytical outputs into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Develop scalable solutions that can be maintained beyond rotations.

Skills

Data analysis

AI opportunity identification

Dashboard design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

Python

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Position Type

Full‑Time | 24‑Month Rotational Program

Rotation Overview

Associates complete four rotations over the program — three at their home operating company and one at a second Steel Partners portfolio company. Rotation placements are determined based on business need, strategic AI priorities, and each associate’s developing areas of expertise. Rotations may span any core business function, including Finance, Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, Operations, Commercial, or others as business priorities evolve.

Rotations 1‑3 – Home Operating Company

Each rotation embeds the Associate within a different functional team, where they will partner with business leaders to identify high‑value AI opportunities and move them from concept to deployment. Across rotations, Associates will:

• Assess current workflows and data assets to identify automation, optimization, and insight opportunities
• Design and build AI‑powered tools, models, and dashboards that drive measurable business outcomes
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear recommendations for functional and executive stakeholders
• Develop and refine scalable solutions that can be maintained and expanded beyond the rotation

No two rotations will look the same; the function changes, the problems change, and the associate’s role expands with each successive placement.

Rotation 4 – Enterprise AI Rotation

The final rotation places associates at a second Steel Partners portfolio company, determined by business need and the associate’s AI specialization interests. This cross‑company experience broadens perspective, exposes associates to a distinct industry context, and challenges them to apply their skills in an unfamiliar environment — accelerating growth and preparing them for a permanent AI leadership role within the portfolio.

What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents and AI‑enabled tools in real business environments
• Deep exposure to AI applications across finance, HR, and commercial functions at MTE
• Cross‑company AI exposure through a culminating rotation at MTI Motion
• Mentorship from engineering, AI, data, and business executives
• Competitive pay, benefits, and relocation support
• Direct visibility to senior leadership and executive AI sponsors
• Post‑program placement into high‑impact AI, Analytics, or Digital Transformation roles across our portfolio

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.