Data, AI, and Automation Specialist

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is hiring mid- and senior-level Data, AI, and Automation Specialists to support the General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) organization through the Contracted Enterprise Support (ACES) program. The role identifies, designs, develops, implements, and supports data-driven and technology-enabled solutions that improve information analysis, workflow management, and business processes. Specialists work with government stakeholders, business users, analysts, and technical teams to identify opportunities for data, artificial intelligence, and automation, and translate operational needs into practical solutions. The position combines technical and analytical work with business-process understanding. It includes developing data models, queries, reports, dashboards, visualizations, automated workflows, and AI-enabled solutions; integrating and assessing data from multiple sources; and prototyping, testing, maintaining, and improving solutions. The specialist also documents solutions, supports their adoption, advises stakeholders, and ensures responsible implementation in line with applicable federal security, privacy, data governance, and technology requirements. The position is described as exempt and full-time. It is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule in Washington, D.C., with hybrid work possible if approved by the client. The listed salary range is $110,000–$170,000, depending on experience. Censeo describes its work setting as hybrid, with flexibility to work from home and from its downtown Washington, D.C. office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, engineering, business analytics, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Experience developing or implementing data analytics, AI, automation, business intelligence, or technology-enabled business solutions.
Experience translating business requirements and operational challenges into practical technical solutions.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with structured and unstructured data and integrating information from multiple sources.
Experience developing dashboards, visualizations, reports, automated workflows, or analytical applications.
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, or related technologies.
Experience with tools and technologies such as Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Python, SQL, or comparable platforms and programming languages.
Ability to evaluate processes and identify opportunities for automation and technology-enabled improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience documenting technical requirements, solution designs, processes, testing results, and user guidance.
Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives and competing priorities.
Mid-level candidates: 5 or more years of experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, business intelligence, software development, data engineering, process automation, technology consulting, or a closely related field.
Senior-level candidates: 10 or more years of experience in data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, business intelligence, software development, data engineering, process automation, technology consulting, or a closely related field.
Ability to perform sustained periods of sitting.
Ability to transport items weighing less than 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government technology, data, automation, acquisition, or business transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting GSA or another federal government agency.
Relevant Microsoft, data analytics, cloud, AI, automation, or project management certifications.

Responsibilities

Analyze business processes, workflows, data sources, and operational requirements to identify opportunities for improvement through data, AI, and automation.
Design, develop, implement, and support automated workflows, analytical solutions, dashboards, and other technology-enabled tools.
Gather requirements from government stakeholders and business users and translate operational challenges into technical and analytical solutions.
Develop data models, queries, reports, dashboards, and visualizations that provide actionable insights.
Support development and implementation of AI-enabled solutions for analysis, knowledge management, decision support, or business operations.
Design and implement workflow and process automations to reduce manual effort, streamline repetitive activities, and improve operational consistency.
Integrate information from multiple data sources for reporting, analysis, and decision-making.
Evaluate data quality, identify gaps or inconsistencies, and support improvements to data collection, organization, and management.
Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions to evaluate approaches to business and operational challenges.
Test, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve data, AI, and automation solutions.
Develop documentation, user guidance, technical materials, and presentations to support solution implementation and adoption.
Collaborate with technical, acquisition, financial, program, and operational stakeholders to align solutions with business requirements.
Monitor solution performance and identify opportunities for enhancement, optimization, and expanded automation.
Support responsible AI and automation implementation in accordance with applicable federal security, privacy, data governance, and technology requirements.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to government stakeholders and project teams.