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Trident Consulting

AI System Analyst

Hybrid

Houston, United states

$ 80 /hour

Senior

Freelance

26-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Adaptability Python Docker Kubernetes Strategic thinking Architecture Solution Architecture Risk Assessment Programming Azure AWS Agile C++ Analytics GCP

Job Specifications

Trident Consulting is seeking a " AI System Analyst" for one of our client in Houston, TX. A global leader in business and technology services.

Job Title: AI System Analyst

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: $70-80/hr

Key Responsibilities:

· Solution Architecture: Design and implement advanced Monte Carlo simulation frameworks to solve complex probabilistic problems (e.g., risk assessment, optimization, or predictive forecasting).

· Client Engagement: Lead discovery sessions with clients to extract and define technical requirements from high-level business goals.

· Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical liaison between functional business units and core engineering teams to ensure alignment on deliverables.

· End-to-End Delivery: Own the full lifecycle of AI development—from algorithmic design and data modeling to deployment and performance tuning.

· Mentorship & Leadership: Provide technical guidance to junior/mid-level developers while maintaining the self-sufficiency to handle critical individual contributor tasks in agile environments.

Technical Qualifications

· Core AI & Math: Expert knowledge of Monte Carlo methods (MCMC, Sequential Monte Carlo, Quasi-Monte Carlo) and their application in AI/ML environments.

· Programming: Mastery of Python or C++ (high-performance computing experience is a major plus).

· Infrastructure: Solid understanding of cloud-based AI deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Professional Attributes

· Adaptability: Proven track record of delivering results both as an autonomous specialist and as a collaborative team lead.

· Communication: Ability to explain "the math behind the curtain" to non-technical stakeholders in a clear, actionable manner.

· Strategic Thinking: 10+ years of experience navigating the trade-

Mandatory skills:

AI Monte Carlo

Python

Excellent communication skills

About Trident:

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco

Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.

Received the TechServe Excellence award.

Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America

Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

About the Company

Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles. Trident shines in filling niche/hard to find technical skills, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients toughest requirements. We are big on Diversity! We truly believe the United States is a land of opportunity and equality, and are committed t... Know more