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# Senior Associate, AI and Data Strategy Consultant

- **Company:** RSM US
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,900.0 - $168,300.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Azure Data Factory, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Information Technology, Azure AI, Databricks
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88806030/1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or graduate degree with an emphasis in Math, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business and 2-5 years of related work experience degree.

 * Proven experience building AI and/or Data strategies along with implementation recommendations

 * Concept-based understanding of two or more of the following: data governance concepts, some form of data infrastructure (platforms, repositories, reporting systems, pipelines), analytic techniques, machine learning or AI concepts

 * Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-up skills.

 * Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently.

 * Strong financial and business acumen, and ability to speak about technology in the language of business; ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

 * Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a curiosity about business and technology.

 * Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels.

 * Willingness and ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Prior experience in a consulting environment

 * Proficiency in defining data & AI operating models

 * Prior experience building data, analytic, data science, or AI solutions

 * Working knowledge of data architecture

 * Relevant training or certifications, such as: Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901), Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900), AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02), Generative AI Leader (Foundational), Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals, RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

## Description

As a Senior Associate in Data + AI Advisory team, the AI and Data Strategy Consultant will be responsible for:

 * Executing solution delivery engagements through definition of AI and Data strategy and vision statements, identifying use cases, setting future state capabilities and associated implementation efforts

 * Collaborating and working effectively with consultants in other regions and practices