AI Strategy Consultant

Merik Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merik Solutions is seeking an experienced AI Consultant to guide executive teams in adopting AI responsibly and profitably. This hybrid role in Washington, DC, requires leading assessments, defining roadmaps, and translating business goals into technical requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in consulting or strategy roles, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a strong understanding of AI/ML capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in consulting or strategy roles with tech exposure.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML capabilities and limitations.
• Ability to build business cases and ROI models.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI readiness assessments and discovery workshops.
• Define use cases, value models, and phased delivery roadmaps.
• Translate business goals into product and data requirements.

Skills

Consulting

Stakeholder management

AI/ML understanding

Business case building

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Hybrid (DC Metro) Full-time $150,000 - $200,000 Posted Oct 18, 2024

Advise executive teams on how to adopt AI responsibly and profitably.

You will assess opportunities, build roadmaps, and guide cross‑functional delivery teams.

This role blends strategy, technical literacy, and client-facing leadership.

What your days will look like

• Lead AI readiness assessments and discovery workshops.
• Define use cases, value models, and phased delivery roadmaps.
• Translate business goals into product and data requirements.
• Partner with engineering to ensure strategy aligns with execution.
• Present findings to executive stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

You might be a great fit if you…

• 5+ years in consulting or strategy roles with tech exposure.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML capabilities and limitations.
• Ability to build business cases and ROI models.
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Bonus points (but not required!)

• Experience with regulated or public sector clients.
• Experience launching AI products or programs.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.

Tools you'll work with

We respect your time and want this to feel like a real conversation, not an interrogation. Here’s what to expect:

1. Let’s chat – A relaxed 30‑minute call where we get to know each other. We’ll share what we’re building and hear about what excites you.
2. Ask our engineers anything – 60‑minute session to share stories about projects you've worked on. Seriously, anything.
3. Build something together – We’ll tackle a real problem as a team. No gotchas, no trick questions – just a chance to see how we work together.
4. Meet your future teammates – Hang out with the folks you’d be working with day‑to‑day. See if we’re the right crew for you.