Technical Principal Consultant - AI & ML

Inspire11•Chicago, IL

23h•$156,086 - $191,206•Hybrid

About The Position

Elevens, as we call ourselves here, are passionately curious, highly collaborative, and unabashedly authentic. At Inspire11, we believe everyone drives change, everyone takes ownership of their career, and no idea is too odd to embrace. Our team learns from each other by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We partner with our clients to define their strategies to optimize their business in all things data and digital. Whether that be modern data architecture, custom application development, or design thinking, and this is just scratching the surface. We are a team of puzzle solvers who take the various pieces that the client already has and assemble them in a way that reveals the bigger picture. We believe that the most impactful and innovative work includes and fosters a range of diverse perspectives. We’ve created a work environment in which you can expect: Individualized Professional Growth: You will have the opportunity to engage in growing the team and there are ample opportunities to define your path and develop your skillset Work life balance: We are respectful of people’s boundaries and have unlimited time off so that our team has time to recharge and do their best work. We understand that our team members have different needs and we do our best to work with their schedules while accommodating client needs Vibrant company culture: We love to keep things light-hearted, both within our client work and at companywide events What you can expect in this role:

Requirements

10+ years of consulting experience in the data analytics industry, preferably driving custom solutions with an iterative approach
4+ years partnering with Business Development and being held accountable to sales and/or revenue targets
Experience driving sales pursuits within a consulting environment, with direct experience in large program and solution management
Expert in data science, statistical analysis, and advanced modeling, with a strong ability to interpret complex data and deliver insights.
Experience balancing multiple projects and pursuits at the same time
Understanding of how to leverage data driven solutions to solve business problems
Strong organization skills and detail-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills (writing, presenting, collaborating, etc.)
Ability to act as a thought leader by generating innovative ideas, influencing industry trends, and providing strategic insight
You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are comfortable contributing to a growing business

Responsibilities

Partnering with Business Development on the entire sales cycle: ideation, proposal creation and delivery, establishing Statement of Work, negotiation, and closing
Managing engagement delivery content and quality assurance, perform risk assessment and lead project planning from end-to-end
Managing $2-5M in revenue annually and contributing to account growth
Assisting in the overall growth of practice areas through a combination of business development, ownership of delivery production and thought leadership
Eliciting clear and actionable client business requirements and develop innovative, compelling solution strategies to meet those requirements
Building teams and guiding consultants through all phases of delivery including: requirements gathering, solution architecture, and driving an effective development team
Mentoring individuals and providing them the necessary tools to further their career
Advising our teams both internally and externally on emerging technologies and how they can impact businesses

Benefits

Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance plans
Vision insurance plans
Short-term disability, providing for a benefit of 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $2,000 per week for up to 11 weeks after a 7-day waiting period
Long-term disability, providing for 60% of an employee’s salary up to a maximum of $10,000 per month for the time period from the 91st day after a qualifying event through the earlier of the end of the disability or age 67
Life insurance, providing for a benefit of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum payout of $400,000
A connectivity stipend of $25 per month
Employee Assistance Program, providing for confidential counseling sessions, 24-hour crisis support, online peer support groups, skills training, behavioral health coaching, initial free legal consultations (and discounted rates on referred lawyers), online legal forms, assistance with eldercare and parenting services, among other things.
401(k) plan, which allows employees to contribute to a standard or Roth IRA. According to a vesting schedule, the Company matches 100% of employee contributions on the first 3% of an employee’s salary and 50% of employee contributions from 3% to 5% of an employee’s salary
Flexible savings accounts
Limited-purpose flexible savings accounts
Healthcare savings accounts
Dependent care savings accounts
Commuter benefit accounts
Inspire11 has a self-managed paid time off policy (PTO) that does not set predetermined upper limits on the amount of PTO an employee may take. All PTO must be requested in advance and approved by the appropriate supervisor to ensure client work can continue. All full-time employees are expected to take a minimum of one week of PTO each year.
Paid parental leave to full-time employees who have worked for Inspire11 for a year prior to taking leave, including up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave to birth parents and up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave to non-birthing parents. This paid leave can be taken within the first 6 months after the child’s arrival and is in addition to short-term disability leave (for eligible parents).
Eight paid holidays
Impact to 11: a charitable giving matching program where, after being employed by Inspire11 for a year, employees may request that a qualifying charity receive up to $500 in matching donations each year.
Professional development benefits for qualifying employees: a program allowing for reimbursement of certain course materials and costs on a discretionary basis for employees who have been at Inspire11 for at least 6 months, with supervisor’s approval.
Regular gifts of Inspire11 clothes, office items, and swag.