Lead AI Agent Architect

Lead AI Agent Architect WGA Consulting, LLC El Segundo, CA Job Details Temporary | Contract $110 - $125 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Qualifications AI models Operational analysis Artificial neural networks Business process reengineering Bachelor's degree Task prioritization AI strategy AI Artificial intelligence research Data Science Full Job Description About WGA Advisors WGA Advisors is a global management consulting firm and a world-class alternative to "Big-Name" consulting firms. We help senior leaders make and execute the decisions that matter most — across AI and digital transformation strategy, ESG, growth, culture, operations, and enterprise transformation. Our firm focuses on areas of senior management concern, creating enduring value and delivering measurable impact at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operating model design. WGA's AI Workforce Solutions practice is at the forefront of helping global enterprises move from isolated AI experimentation to scaled, business-led agentic AI deployment. The Opportunity WGA Advisors is engaging a Lead AI Agent Architect to drive the analytical and architectural work that underpins our AI Workforce Solutions diagnostic methodology. This is a high-impact execution role responsible for the workflow analysis, use case design, platform evaluation, and client-ready artifact development that translate WGA's diagnostic engagements into measurable client outcomes. The Lead AI Agent Architect partners closely with the Principal AI Agent Architect and engagement leadership to produce the operational intelligence behind every diagnostic recommendation. The role demands sharp analytical thinking, fluency with the modern agentic AI platform landscape, and the ability to produce executive-grade deliverables under the quality standards of top-tier strategy consulting firms. This is a 12-week temporary project-based engagement with approximately 5 weeks of international travel across Asia-Pacific. Strong potential for engagement extension based on performance and continued client demand across WGA's pipeline. Core Responsibilities Diagnostic analysis and opportunity identification Conduct current-state workflow analysis across client business operations to identify repetitive, rules-based, and high-volume processes suitable for AI Worker deployment Map process flows, decision points, exception handling pathways, and human-AI handoff patterns Identify task clusters, role-level work concentrations, and operating activities where AI Agents can reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and increase throughput Support workflow walkthroughs, stakeholder shadowing, and operating observation sessions Use case design and platform evaluation Design candidate AI Agent use case profiles including agent role, primary value levers, dependencies, readiness considerations, and implementation complexity Conduct comparative platform evaluations across the agentic AI landscape, assessing fit against client workflow requirements, governance constraints, and scalability considerations Develop fit-for-purpose assessments comparing platform capabilities, deployment models, and integration considerations Support buy-vs-build analysis for use cases where commercially available AI Agents or AI Tools may displace custom development Sizing, prioritization, and readiness assessment Develop opportunity sizing models including transaction volumes, cycle times, labor intensity, and directional value estimates Build prioritization matrices across value, feasibility, readiness, dependency risk, and implementation complexity dimensions Conduct AI Workforce Readiness Assessments covering organizational, process, governance, and technology stack gaps Support sequencing analysis across near-term, medium-term, and later-wave deployment horizons Client-ready artifact development Build the analytical and visual artifacts that support executive diagnostic deliverables, including opportunity inventories, use case profiles, platform comparison frameworks, and readiness scorecards Produce executive-grade slides, exhibits, and supporting analyses benchmarked to the standards of top-tier strategy consulting firms Support development of diagnostic executive reports, business cases, and roadmap deliverables Contribute to client-facing working sessions, interview synthesis, and findings playbacks Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to Business Administration, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical, analytical, or business field Strong undergraduate academic record from a recognized institution; Master's degree a plus Experience 5-8 years of professional experience spanning management consulting, enterprise AI, business analysis, or process transformation Minimum 2 years of focused experience in agentic AI, large language model applications, AI automation, or comparable next-generation AI work Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite or senior executive engagements within a structured consulting methodology Experience at BCG, McKinsey, Bain, Deloitte, Accenture, IBM Consulting, or comparable strategy consulting firm preferred Technical and analytical fluency Working knowledge of the agentic AI platform landscape, including no-code AI Worker platforms, orchestration frameworks, and enterprise LLM deployments Strong analytical skills including workflow mapping, opportunity sizing, feasibility assessment, and prioritization analysis Comfort with structured problem-solving, hypothesis-driven analysis, and synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations Familiarity with business process analysis, operating model design, or process re-engineering methodologies Communication and execution Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex AI concepts for business audiences Proven ability to produce executive-grade slides, exhibits, and analytical deliverables under tight timelines Comfort operating in fast-paced, client-facing environments with iterative feedback cycles and high quality standards Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently

Engagement Details Position Type:

Temporary project-based engagement; corp-to-corp (C2C) only

Hourly Rate:

$85/hour

Duration:

Approximately 12 weeks (3 months), with potential for extension based on performance and client pipeline

Travel:

Approximately 5 weeks of international travel to Asia-Pacific across the engagement period

Travel Compensation:

Travel time compensation and travel expense reimbursement provided per WGA Advisors policy

Work Location:

Remote when not traveling; client-site presence required during international travel weeks

Authorization:

Must be authorized to work in the United States and able to obtain international travel visas as required

Pay:

$110.00 - $125.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in El Segundo, CA 90245