EchoStar Corporation · 3 days ago
AI Value Specialist - AI Enablement
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expEchoStar Corporation is reimagining the future of connectivity through various technology services. The AI Value Specialist will support the AI Enablement team by providing financial insights necessary for decision-making regarding AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and measuring the value of AI projects.
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Responsibilities
Define and track key financial and operational metrics to measure the value and ROI of deployed AI initiatives. Prepare and present detailed reports on the financial performance of our AI portfolio to senior leadership
Maintain valuation models (e.g., Discounted Cash Flow, NPV, IRR, TCO, and Payback Period) for new and existing AI products, features, and research initiatives to aid in decision support
Assist and facilitate the AI Office intake process, serving as a point of contact for new AI project submissions. This includes reviewing initial requests, coordinating cross-functional evaluations, and ensuring all proposals meet necessary criteria for valuation and strategic alignment
Partner with product managers and business leaders to build comprehensive business cases for proposed AI projects identified during the intake process, including revenue projections and cost analysis
Create and manage financial forecasts for AI-related costs, including cloud computing, data acquisition, and personnel expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
Provide financial expertise and strategic recommendations to guide resource allocation and ensure our AI investments align with the company's long-term financial goals
Implement a framework for capturing value that coincides with key milestones in the delivery lifecycle for AI, starting from the initial intake and feasibility assessment phase. Educate stakeholders on the framework, templates, and roles and responsibilities
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a finance, corporate development, or valuation-focused role
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
Demonstrable experience with financial modeling and business case development
An understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including key cost drivers such as cloud computing, data acquisition, and specialized hardware
Ability to work collaboratively, delegate, keep an organized portfolio of work, and lead meetings/workshops, specifically those related to project intake and prioritization
Proficiency in Excel-driven financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and business case development
An understanding of the core components and cost drivers of AI/ML models, including cloud computing, data pipelines, and computational resources
Understanding of process design and documentation with a keen focus on rigor and scalability using tools, automation, and AI to streamline the AI Office intake workflow
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights
Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML service offerings
Player-coach mindset to educate business leaders on how to value AI; skilled in training and building user guides, templates, and job aids
Preferred
Proven experience in valuing technology, SaaS, or AI-driven products and initiatives is highly preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment is a plus
Familiarity with the telecommunications industry and key financial drivers is a plus
Experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus
MBA, CFA or equivalent is a plus
Benefits
Versatile health perks
Flexible spending accounts
HSA
A 401(k) Plan with company match
ESPP
Career opportunities
Flexible time away plan
Company
EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier provider of technology, networking services, television entertainment and connectivity, offering consumer, enterprise, operator and government solutions worldwide under its EchoStar®, Boost Mobile®, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes®, HughesNet®, HughesON™ and JUPITER™ brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2024-10-10Post Ipo Debt
2024-07-15Grant· $50M
2008-01-03IPO
Leadership Team
Charlie William Ergen
Chairman Of The Board
Recent News
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