Data Science/AI Advisor, Tech M&A Due Diligence

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ABOUT THIS ROLE: Contract-to-Hirewith the intention to convert to employee in 3-6+ months but can also extend longer on contract, business case-dependent Hourly Rateis flexible depending on level and fit of candidate as well as office alignment Hybrid Working Modelwith expectation of 2 days/week working in the Chicago office when not traveling for client work Travel Expectationsare 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 Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Grayson Search Partners by 2x Get notified about new Data Architect jobs inChicago, IL. Evanston, IL $119,000.00-$149,000.00 3 days ago Solutions Architect - Healthcare & Life Sciences Delivery Solutions Architect - Data & AISenior Architect - Data Engineering and Analytics Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$190,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $120,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $175,000.00-$225,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Enterprise Data Architect (Hybrid role 8 days in office per month) Director, Data & Analytics Domain Architect Senior Solutions Architect, Life Sciences Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $114,500.00-$194,700.00 1 week ago Schaumburg, IL $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 day ago Chicago, IL $163,000.00-$215,000.00 5 days ago US_East | DATA ARCHITECT / DATA OFFICER_L3Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$140,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.