Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Director to join their growing Aerospace, Defense & Federal Artificial Intelligence team to lead the growth of their AI-ML practice area, strengthen client relationships, and provide strategic guidance for delivering transformational AI-ML solutions tailored to the Aerospace and Defense sector.
Requirements
- Experience leading teams to develop cutting-edge AI models and solutions that deliver valuable, measurable business outcomes while adhering to industry-specific compliance and risk management standards.
- Championing innovation and continuously exploring advancements in AI technologies, including systems integration, aerospace engineering principles, and defense technology innovations.
- Professional Certifications such as AWS Certified AI Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer, or similar strongly preferred.
- Proven market credibility and a robust network within the Aerospace and Defense sectors.
- Extensive experience navigating government procurement processes and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and DCAA requirements.
- Proven track record of successful project management within the Aerospace and Defense industry, overseeing large-scale projects from conception through completion, ensuring adherence to operational, governmental, and safety regulations.
- Ability to translate and communicate AI-related issues, risks, or challenges to clients, including executives.
Responsibilities
- take a lead role in continuing growth of our AI-ML practice area
- strengthening our relationships with clients
- providing strategic guidance and leadership to deliver transformational AI-ML solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Aerospace and Defense sector
- partner with key clients to re-imagine the possible through pragmatic use of AI-ML technology
- ensuring compliance with strict government regulations such as FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and DCAA requirements
- develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking
- devise solutions to support your clients' needs through analytics, machine learning, automation, and the latest AI tools and methods
Other
- Building trusted relationships with C-level executives and providing exceptional experiences that translate to additional project work.
- Supervisory and development experience of teams, including mentoring, coaching, conducting performance appraisals, and oversight of work.
- Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying strategies to obtain new work or clients.
- 15+ years working in a related field, preferably in professional services and/or industry.
- Security clearance preferred.
