Principal Data & AI Consultant

Description: Serve as a senior trusted advisor to CIO, CTO, CDO, CRO, and other stakeholders. Lead Data & AI discovery and translate business problems into production-ready solutions. Design end-to-end architectures for data platforms, analytics, and machine learning. Lead advanced forecasting and predictive modeling approaches. Define business and model success measures, ensuring data integrity and model validation. Provide hands-on technical leadership using Python, SQL, and modern Data/AI platforms. Shape AI use cases across various business applications. Lead architecture workshops and present recommendations to senior audiences. Support proposals, SOWs, and technical solution shaping. Mentor multidisciplinary teams and participate in client engagements. Requirements: 7+ years of applied forecasting and data domain experience. Proven experience leading forecasting engagements from discovery to production. Strong experience with comparable-unit forecasting approaches. Expert-level skills in multivariable regression and model validation. Strong understanding of data leakage and feature correctness. Proficient in Python, SQL, and creating reproducible analytical workflows. Strong Data Architecture and Solution Architecture capabilities. Understanding of ML, GenAI, and modern enterprise AI patterns. Proven executive communication skills and client consulting experience. Preferred domain experience in sports, media, entertainment, or analytics. Benefits: Robust healthcare and benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Transit, and Dependent Care. Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverages. Health Savings account with a low-cost High Deductible Medical Plan. 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement plan with employer match and immediate vesting.