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APCO · 9 hours ago

Associate Director, AI & Intelligence

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm, and they are seeking an Associate Director for AI & Intelligence to lead innovative client-facing AI initiatives. The role involves guiding AI implementation projects, mentoring junior data scientists, and collaborating with a global team to design custom AI solutions that drive impactful outcomes.

ConsultingGovernment

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Strategic Insight Generation: Use structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, predict audience behavior, and inform communications strategy

Team Management: Oversee data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of experimentation, excellence, and continuous learning

Lead AI Implementation Projects: Architect and execute end-to-end AI solutions, including NLP, predictive modeling, generative AI, and custom client integrations

Hands-On Technical Leadership: Write and review code, build models, and elevate the technical output of junior team members through mentorship and collaboration

Global Team Collaboration: Act as a thought partner to a team of engineers and developers in Dubai, ensuring seamless execution and innovation

Product Development: Customize and scale proprietary APCO platforms to meet client needs, integrating AI capabilities into new and existing offerings

Thought Leadership: Serve as an evangelist for AI within APCO and the broader industry, contributing to business planning and innovation strategy

Qualification

AI implementationData sciencePythonNLPMachine learning frameworksDigital analytics toolsTeam managementEntrepreneurial mindsetExceptional communication

Required

5–7 years of experience in AI, data science, or related fields, ideally within communications, public affairs, or consulting

Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field

Proficiency in Python, R, and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenAI APIs)

Experience with digital and social media analytics tools (e.g., Talkwalker, Brandwatch, Meltwater)

Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts including LLMs, NLP, supervised/unsupervised learning, and model deployment

Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams or projects, and deliver complex technical projects

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and impact

Company

APCO

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APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping organizations build the un/common ground upon which progress is made.

Founded in 1984

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.apcoworldwide.com

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