About this opportunity
Grayson Search Partners lists this Data Science/AI Advisor, Tech M&A Due Diligence opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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NOTE: We will not accept candidates submitted by third parties or recruiting agencies – direct applicants only.
ABOUT THIS ROLE:
Contract-to-Hire with the intention to convert to employee in 3-6+ months but can also extend longer on contract, business case-dependent
Hourly Rate is flexible depending on level and fit of candidate as well as office alignment
Hybrid Working Model with expectation of 2 days/week working in the Chicago office when not traveling for client work
Travel Expectations are around ~20% but can often be 0% as well depending on the client and engagement
Are you ready to elevate your career? Our consulting firm is seeking a seasoned Data Engineering & Analytics Advisor to lead technology-focused M&A due diligences on target companies our clients are interested in purchasing. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional tech consulting teams to assess enterprise data engineering orgs and AI environments, identify value creation opportunities, and guide clients through complex transactions.
What you will do:
Lead data science and data engineering & architecture due diligence engagements in support of client M&A activity
Evaluate enterprise data architectures, data engineering organizations, and overall technology ecosystems to recommend improvements for scalability and optimization
Evaluate modern AI tools and products to identify risks, efficiencies, and growth opportunities
Develop investment theses, risk mitigation strategies, and long-term technology roadmaps for both pre-close evaluations and post-close integrations
Write up tech environment summaries and present findings and strategic recommendations to executive client stakeholders and PE executives
Mentor and guide junior team members including data engineers, architects, and analysts to foster a high-performance culture
Support business development at existing clients by recognizing strategic needs and engaging relevant internal teams for further development
What we are looking for:
10+ years in data science, data engineering/architecture, and/or data modeling, design, and implementation
Previous roles as hands-on technologist in areas like data science (AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs), data engineering & architecture, business intelligence, reporting, etc.
Confidence in assessing AI capabilities within an organization and how best to leverage their application in solving business problems
Comfortable navigating and assessing modern cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Strong technical acumen coupled with communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or similar field preferred; otherwise, equivalent and applicable working experience is required
Consulting or startup experience preferred but will consider those coming from industry roles
Willingness to travel to target companies as needed (up to 20% but likely minimal)
Willingness to work in a hybrid model and come into our local office 2x/week
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Job function
Information Technology and Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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