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East Region Technology Consulting AI AD&F Director

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NEW YORK CITY

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Aerospace, Defense & Federal Artificial Intelligence DirectorYou Belong Here

The Protiviti Career provides an opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver. At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Where We Need You

Protiviti is looking for a Technology Consulting Director to join our growing Aerospace, Defense & Federal Artificial Intelligence team.

What You Can Expect

As an Aerospace and Defense Artificial Intelligence Director, you'll take a lead role in continuing growth of our AI-ML practice area, strengthening our relationships with clients, and providing strategic guidance and leadership to deliver transformational AI-ML solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Aerospace and Defense sector. You'll partner with key clients to re-imagine the possible through pragmatic use of AI-ML technology, ensuring compliance with strict government regulations such as FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and DCAA requirements. You'll develop strategies to solve complex business problems using new ways of thinking, and devise solutions to support your clients' needs through analytics, machine learning, automation, and the latest AI tools and methods.

You'll also leverage your knowledge of security clearance protocols and public trust requirements to deliver solutions that meet stringent safety and operational standards. You'll develop new project approaches, help identify new business, and build lasting relationships with clients and within the community as you serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor and provide growth and development to teams as you oversee the successful completion of project work plans.

What Will Help You Be Successful

+ Industry Expertise: Proven market credibility and a robust network within the Aerospace and Defense sectors.

+ Regulatory Knowledge: Extensive experience navigating government procurement processes and regulations, including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and DCAA requirements.

+ Technical Leadership: Experience leading teams to develop cutting-edge AI models and solutions that deliver valuable, measurable business outcomes while adhering to industry-specific compliance and risk management standards.

+ Innovation and Strategy: Championing innovation and continuously exploring advancements in AI technologies, including systems integration, aerospace engineering principles, and defense technology innovations.

+ Client Relationship Management: Building trusted relationships with C-level executives and providing exceptional experiences that translate to additional project work.

+ Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of successful project management within the Aerospace and Defense industry, overseeing large-scale projects from conception through completion, ensuring adherence to operational, governmental, and safety regulations.

+ Team Leadership: Supervisory and development experience of teams, including mentoring, coaching, conducting performance appraisals, and oversight of work.

+ Business Development: Successfully pursuing business development opportunities and identifying strategies to obtain new work or clients.

+ Communication Skills: Ability to translate and communicate AI-related issues, risks, or challenges to clients, including executives.

Your Educational and Professional Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent preferred); Master's degree preferred.

+ 15+ years working in a related field, preferably in professional services and/or industry.

+ Professional Certifications such as AWS Certified AI Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer, or similar strongly preferred.

+ Security clearance preferred.

Our Hybrid Workplace

Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements varies by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states - West Virginia & Alaska. #LI-Hybrid

Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.

$206,000.00 - $350,000.00

Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.

20%

The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.

$247,200.00 - $420,000.00

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year. Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025\_u.s.\_benefit\_highlights.pdf .

Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.

Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

+ The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

+ The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

JOB LOCATION

NY PRO NEW YORK CITY

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com (https://www.protiviti.com/us-en) ) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.

Named to the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1271638) list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en) ). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.

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