Intelligent Automation - Associate

Huron•Chicago, IL

1d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Huron is a global consultancy that partners with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation, and navigate constant change. Combining deep industry expertise with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset, we help organizations accelerate operational, digital, and cultural transformation so they can own their future with confidence. Our Digital Consulting practice is growing, and we are looking for a motivated Associate to join our Intelligent Automation team. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work from day one, contribute to engagements that reshape how leading organizations operate, and build the technical and consulting skills that will define your career. Join us as the expert you are today and build the career you want tomorrow. Associates play an indispensable role at Huron. In this position, you will lead one or more project workstreams, applying Huron methodologies and tools to deliver impactful, innovative solutions to real client challenges. You will work closely with client staff and leadership, collaborate with fellow Huron team members, and contribute to outcomes that matter for mission-driven organizations. As an Intelligent Automation Consulting Associate, your work will span the full implementation lifecycle. You will analyze business requirements, write functional specifications, build automation solutions, conduct testing, and troubleshoot issues, all while maintaining strong relationships with the business users you serve. Huron offers the scale of a global firm with the culture of an entrepreneurial one. Associates here gain hands-on consulting and change management experience across varied engagements, with access to a breadth of career paths and a firm-wide commitment to professional development that is genuinely unmatched. If you are an innovative problem solver with a passion for automation, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

UiPath Certified Professional – Automation Developer Professional or Microsoft Power Platform Certification
2 to 4 years of digital AI or automation consulting experience, including direct ownership of project workstreams
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field related to this position, or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize tasks with minimal supervision
Proven analytical skills with the ability to gather, interpret, and translate information from meetings into clear documentation for project teams and stakeholders
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt style for both technical and non-technical audiences
A genuine desire to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies as the automation and AI landscape evolves
Comfort working in team environments and a track record of contributing positively to group dynamics
US or Canadian work authorization

Nice To Haves

Claude, CoPilot, Cursor, GPT Experience
Python development experience with AI frameworks
Exposure to applied AI or machine learning concepts in a professional or academic context
Experience working in healthcare, higher education, financial services, or other mission-driven industries
Familiarity with Agile or iterative project delivery methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead one or more automation workstreams on active client engagements, taking ownership of delivery quality, timelines, and outcomes.
Analyze client business requirements and translate them into clear, actionable functional specifications to be shared with project teams and stakeholders.
Design, build, and test automation solutions using UiPath, ensuring solutions are robust, maintainable, and aligned with client standards.
Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance activities, identifying and resolving defects before go-live.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during implementation and post-deployment, escalating appropriately when needed.
Document solutions, configurations, and processes to support knowledge transfer and long-term client self-sufficiency.
Collaborate day-to-day with client staff and leadership, building productive working relationships and maintaining open, proactive communication.
Participate in meetings and workshops, capturing and synthesizing key decisions, requirements, and action items into shared documentation.
Manage junior Huron staff on project workstreams, providing guidance, reviewing work, and supporting their development.
Contribute to a positive team culture by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and approaching challenges with curiosity and professionalism.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
generous Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave
adoption assistance
free annual health screenings and coaching
bank at work
on-site workshops
ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year