Technical Principal Consultant - AI & ML

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:      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      Tools for success:      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     Why Inspire11 is a fit for you? At Inspire11, we believe our values make a difference: We value, support, and help each other grow We are committed to active inclusion and diversity We are transparent and believe the best idea wins We succeed when our customers succeed And we keep it fun! We believe that everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. Nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of the digital and analytics space. This role requires the willingness and ability to be onsite at the Inspire11 or client location depending on project needs to maximize in-person collaboration and build stronger relationships. Please note employees must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Inspire11 is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an applicant’s employment visa. For more information regarding our compensation and benefit offerings please see below: U.S. Compensation & Benefits  Compensation at Inspire11 Inspire11 follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Wage Act, and the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. We believe that people performing the same role at the same level, with similar levels of ability or experience, should be similarly compensated. We also believe that the most critical factors driving compensation should be an Eleven’s skill, experience, performance, responsibility, and effort. We may also consider an employee’s length of service, relevant education, training, or certification, and the requirements of a specific job. We may also consider whether the cost of living or competition for talent in specific markets requires adjustments in compensation for employees in those markets. Our goal is to fairly compensate all our Elevens based on these factors within the Company’s financial ability.   Compensation may be increased or decreased at Inspire11’s discretion based on an employee’s performance reviews, market conditions, and the Company’s financial performance. Inspire11 will always notify an employee in writing before any change is made to their compensation.  Bonuses   We may