AI & IT Technical Consultant

AI & IT Technical Consultant

Job Title: AI & IT Technical Consultant
Job Type: Contract / Consulting
Location: Austin, TX / Hybrid or Remote as applicable
Client: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Contract Term: 4 Years
Industry: Government / Public Sector / Retirement & Pension
Job Category: Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence / IT Consulting

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT) Consultants to support the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with strategic technology initiatives, solution design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing technical advisory services.

The consultant will support initiatives involving AI, automation, application modernization, digital transformation, data and analytics, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT .

The ideal candidate will have strong experience delivering enterprise technology solutions and advising public-sector organizations on technology strategy, implementation, optimization, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic IT consulting and technology advisory services to support enterprise initiatives.
• Assess current technology environments and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization.
• Develop technology strategies, roadmaps, solution architectures, and implementation plans.
• Support the evaluation, design, implementation, and optimization of Artificial Intelligence and automation solutions .
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise for application and platform development, modernization, integration, and optimization.
• Support cloud, infrastructure, data, analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations based on business and technical requirements.
• Assist with technology assessments, proof-of-concepts, solution evaluations, and technical demonstrations.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture documentation, project plans, and implementation deliverables.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, project teams, vendors, and subject-matter experts.
• Support implementation, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of technology solutions.
• Provide ongoing technical guidance and recommendations throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop knowledge-transfer materials and conduct training or mentoring sessions for TRS personnel.
• Help establish repeatable processes, standards, and best practices for AI and IT initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and technical issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Support organizational change and adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, governance, and business objectives.

Core Service Areas

The engagement may involve one or more of the following areas:

1. Strategic Advisory & Planning

• IT strategy and technology roadmaps
• Enterprise architecture
• Digital transformation
• Technology assessments
• IT modernization
• Strategic planning
• Emerging technology evaluation

2. Artificial Intelligence & Automation

• AI strategy and implementation
• Generative AI
• Machine learning
• Intelligent automation
• Business process automation
• AI use-case identification
• AI solution design and proof-of-concept development
• Responsible AI practices

3. Application & Platform Services

• Application modernization
• Application development and integration
• Cloud platforms
• Enterprise platforms
• API and system integration
• Data and analytics platforms
• Software assessment and optimization
• Technology implementation and testing

4. Organizational Enablement & Knowledge Transfer

• Technical documentation
• Training and knowledge transfer
• Staff mentoring
• Process development
• Technology adoption
• IT best practices
• Operational enablement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong professional experience in enterprise IT consulting, technology advisory, solution architecture, or technical implementation .
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise technology environments and complex IT initiatives.
• Experience providing technical consulting services to large organizations.
• Strong understanding of modern IT technologies, architecture, cloud platforms, applications, data, and digital transformation.
• Demonstrated experience with Artificial Intelligence, automation, or emerging technologies for applicable roles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical documentation, project deliverables, and implementation plans.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with state government, public-sector agencies, pension systems, higher education, or similarly governed organizations .
• Experience supporting organizations with 1,000+ employees .
• Experience with Texas state agencies or public-sector technology environments.
• Experience with AI strategy, Generative AI, machine learning, automation, or intelligent process automation.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with enterprise applications, platforms, APIs, data engineering, analytics, or cybersecurity.
• Experience with digital transformation and application modernization.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, AI/ML certifications , or equivalent.

Required Technical Skills

AI / Emerging Technology

• Artificial Intelligence
• Generative AI
• Machine Learning
• AI Strategy
• Automation
• Intelligent Automation

IT / Architecture

• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Application Modernization
• Systems Integration
• Cloud Computing
• Digital Transformation

Data & Analytics

• Data Management
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Data Platforms

Infrastructure & Security

• IT Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Security
• Technology Governance

Consulting

• IT Strategy
• Technology Roadmaps
• Technical Advisory
• Requirements Analysis
• Solution Design
• Project Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Knowledge Transfer

Candidate Profile

We are looking for technology professionals who can combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic consulting and advisory capabilities . Candidates should be comfortable working with enterprise stakeholders, understanding complex business problems, evaluating technology options, and translating those requirements into practical technology solutions.

Candidates with experience in AI/automation, enterprise IT modernization, cloud, applications, data, cybersecurity, or public-sector technology consulting are encouraged to apply.