Senior AI Data Strategist (1099 Contract)

$120 - $150 per hour

ElevationHR, LLC

Houston, TX

Senior AI Data Strategist (1099 Contract)

Country

United States of America

State

Texas

City

Houston

Position Type

Fixed Term, Full Time

1099 Contractor Position or W-2 Full Time Position

1099

Duration

12 month (Ongoing)

Job Description

Senior AI Data Strategist (1099 Contract)

Location: Downtown Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Rate: $120-$150/hr (1099)
Duration: 12 Months - Strong Potential for Extension
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Only
Notes: NO C2C (Corp 2 Corp) engagements

ElevationHR is partnering with a large-scale energy and infrastructure enterprise undergoing a multi-year AI and data transformation .

We are seeking a Senior AI Data Strategist to lead enterprise AI adoption-from strategy through production across mission-critical operations.

This role is designed for a builder-operator who can align executive vision with hands-on delivery and drive real-world AI outcomes at scale.

Why This Role

Own end-to-end AI strategy and execution across an enterprise environment
Deploy AI into real operational systems (not just experimentation)
Influence executive decision-making and enterprise roadmaps
Operate at the intersection of AI, data platforms, and business transformation

Key Responsibilities

Lead and operationalize enterprise AI strategy across multiple business domains
Design, build, and deploy LLM and multimodal AI solutions in production
Architect and scale AI/data platforms across AWS, GCP, and Azure
Translate complex business problems into AI-driven products and capabilities
Partner with executive stakeholders to drive AI adoption and value realization
Establish and mature AI governance, risk, and responsible AI frameworks
Drive delivery from concept → prototype → production → scale

Required Experience

10+ years in data strategy, advanced analytics, or machine learning , with recent experience delivering AI/GenAI solutions in production
Proven track record of leading enterprise AI or data product initiatives
Hands-on experience with LLMs, GenAI, and modern AI ecosystems (OpenAI, Vertex AI, Claude, etc.)
Strong technical foundation in Python, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience operating within regulated or complex enterprise environments
Ability to engage and influence executive and cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Background

Experience building AI-enabled products or platforms end-to-end
Background in enterprise data architecture and governance
Experience driving digital or AI transformation initiatives at scale
Consulting or enterprise transformation experience

Important Notes

1099 Contract Role
$120-$150/hr
Hybrid - Downtown Houston, TX
S. Citizen or Green Card holders only
No C2C engagements

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