Remote AI Strategy Principal Consultant for SLED

Hbcu Connect, Llc; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy to lead strategic AI engagements with State, Local, and Education agencies. This role partners with government executives to define AI strategies and build multi-year roadmaps aligned to public sector missions.

It is remote, with travel up to 25%, and collaborates with CIOs, CDOs, and program executives across the organization. You will originate and lead AI advisory engagements, respond to procurement opportunities (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of professional experience.
• Experience leading client-facing strategy engagements with technology-enabled transformation.
• Experience responding to consulting style RFPs/RFQs.
• Strong working knowledge of AI concepts and trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive-level AI strategy discussions with SLED leaders, including CIOs, CDOs, and program executives.
• Help agencies assess AI readiness and maturity, including data readiness, governance, workforce implications, and risk considerations.
• Guide agencies in identifying and prioritizing AI use cases that support mission outcomes.
• Develop practical, phased AI roadmaps balancing innovation with public sector constraints.
• Serve as engagement lead or senior advisor for AI strategy and advisory projects.

Skills

AI strategy

Executive communication

Client facing

Strategic advisory

RFP/RFQ responses

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Maximus seeks a Principal Consultant – AI Strategy to lead strategic AI engagements with State, Local, and Education agencies. This role partners with government executives to define AI strategies and build multi-year roadmaps aligned to public sector missions.

It is remote, with travel up to 25%, and collaborates with CIOs, CDOs, and program executives across the organization. You will originate and lead AI advisory engagements, respond to procurement opportunities (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs), and