AI Transformation Advisory - Senior Associate

About the Role Huron’s AI Transformation team helps clients harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to accelerate growth, enhance decision‑making, and reimagine the enterprise. As a Senior Associate in AI Transformation Advisory, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how organizations design, deploy, and scale AI with humans at the center. Responsibilities Contribute to client engagements focused on defining AI strategies, transformation roadmaps, and implementation plans. Lead independent workstreams within larger projects, ensuring deliverables are insightful, well‑structured, and aligned to client objectives. Conduct analysis of business processes, data flows, and technology ecosystems to identify AI and automation opportunities. Support the design of responsible, human‑centered AI operating models and governance frameworks. Partner with cross‑functional teams—including data scientists, engineers, and change management specialists—to deliver AI‑enabled solutions. Assist in developing go‑to‑market materials, frameworks, and client proposals that showcase Huron’s AI capabilities. Develop proof‑of‑concepts and prototypes leveraging agentic systems, RAG pipelines, and workflow automation tools. Stay current on emerging AI technologies and frameworks, bringing forward innovative ideas for client and firm initiatives. Contribute to thought leadership and internal knowledge‑sharing on AI transformation topics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science preferred. 7+ years of experience in consulting, technology, or enterprise transformation, with exposure to AI, analytics, or digital strategy. Demonstrated ability to connect business challenges with technology solutions. Familiarity with major AI ecosystems and platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). Experience supporting AI or data‑driven solution delivery, including generative or agentic AI applications. Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling skills—able to structure insights and influence client stakeholders. Self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver independently, and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with RAG architectures, orchestration frameworks, or AI agents. Familiarity with data platform modernization, AIOps/MLOps, or cloud infrastructure. Hands‑on experience building dashboards, prototypes, or lightweight AI automations. Certifications in cloud AI platforms (Azure AI Engineer, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or equivalent). Prior consulting experience supporting client delivery, business development, or thought leadership. Your Impact As a Senior Associate, you’ll help clients turn AI ambition into measurable outcomes—translating strategy into solutions that enhance productivity, accelerate decision‑making, and unlock innovation. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor and technical problem‑solver, contributing to the responsible and scalable adoption of AI across industries. Compensation & Benefits The estimated base salary for this job is $130,000 – $160,000 USD. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $149,500 – $184,000 USD. This position is eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program and benefit plans that include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave. Equal Employment Opportunity Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huron Consulting Group Inc.