Senior AI Data Analytics & Automation Lead

Title: Senior AI Data Analytics & Automation Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 24 W, 6 D

Work Engagement: W2

Work Schedule: Onsite

Benefits on offer for this contract position: Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits

Summary:

In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Consult on complex initiatives with broad impact and large-scale planning for Systems Architecture Review and analyze complex multi-faceted, larger scale or longer-term Systems Architect challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors including intangibles or unprecedented factors Contribute to the resolution of complex and multi-faceted situations requiring solid understanding of the function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements that meet deliverables Strategically collaborate and consult with Client personnel Required Qualifications: Systems Architecture experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Design, develop, and maintain executive-level dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI.
• Create scalable KPI, operational, and management reporting frameworks.
• Transform complex business data into actionable insights and compelling visualizations.
• Develop advanced Excel-based analytical models, reporting tools, and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define reporting requirements and success metrics.

Data Automation & Engineering

• Build Python-based automation solutions for reporting, reconciliation, data transformation, and workflow optimization.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines integrating data from multiple enterprise systems.
• Automate recurring reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.
• Implement data quality controls, monitoring, and governance standards.

AI & Intelligent Automation

• Identify opportunities to leverage Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies to improve business processes.
• Build AI-powered assistants, automation workflows, and decision-support tools.
• Develop solutions using LLMs, prompt engineering techniques, vector databases, RAG architectures, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Assess and implement emerging AI tools, frameworks, and automation platforms.
• Partner with business and technology teams to operationalize AI capabilities at scale.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage directly with senior leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into data and AI solutions.
• Present findings, recommendations, and solution roadmaps to executive audiences.
• Act as a trusted advisor on analytics, reporting, automation, and AI best practices.

Key Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or related field.
• Experience in business intelligence, analytics, data engineering, or automation.
• Expert-level Power BI development experience, including:

o DAX

o Data modeling

o Power Query

o Dashboard design and performance optimization

• Advanced Excel skills including:

o Power Query

o Pivot Tables

o VBA/Macros (preferred)

o Financial and operational modeling

• Strong Python programming experience for:

o Data processing

o Automation

o API integrations

o Analytics

o Workflow orchestration

• Experience working with SQL and enterprise data platforms.