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AI Consultant roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, making employer selection critical to your sponsorship outcome.
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Title: Consulting Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (US-based)
Compensation: Competitive base + performance bonus + equity
About the Company
We are partnered with a high-growth consulting firm focused on transforming Finance organizations through modern performance management, data architecture, and AI-driven solutions. Our approach challenges traditional CPM tools by leveraging scalable, interoperable technologies and embedding AI into financial processes. We partner with organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises to deliver flexible, future-ready planning solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Consultant with strong Anaplan expertise to drive end-to-end delivery of financial planning and performance management solutions. This is a hands-on role combining client engagement, solution architecture, and technical delivery. You will work directly with senior stakeholders while building scalable, integrated planning environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery:
- Lead project execution including scoping, requirements gathering, and solution design
- Evaluate and redesign financial planning and operational processes
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
- Support change management and user adoption
Solution Development:
- Design and build Anaplan models, enhancements, and planning solutions
- Develop financial models including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Build and manage data integrations between source systems and planning tools
- Support reporting and dashboard development for finance stakeholders
Client Engagement:
- Act as a primary point of contact for client interactions
- Facilitate workshops, standups, and stakeholder meetings
- Present solutions and insights to senior leadership (VP/CFO level)
Technology & Innovation:
- Work with modern data platforms and architecture concepts (e.g. data modeling, pipelines)
- Leverage AI tools to enhance development, analysis, and documentation workflows
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, consulting, or financial systems delivery
- Hands-on Anaplan experience (required), including model building and implementation
- Experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive, Oracle EPM)
- Strong understanding of multi-dimensional forecasting and planning processes
- Proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts (e.g. star schema)
- Advanced Excel financial modeling skills (3-statement models, forecasting, budgeting)
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Anaplan with upstream/downstream systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.)
- Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
- Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
- Exposure to AI tools in a professional workflow
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, or related field preferred)
- US work authorization
- Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Consultant
Align your credentials to SOC codes
USCIS evaluates your degree against your job duties using the SOC classification. Pull the O*NET profile for AI Consultant roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the listed education requirements before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter AI Consultant roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Filing history signals an established H-1B process, not a one-time attempt.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target role and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Level I through Level IV, and underbidding can trigger an RFE after filing.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before the offer stage
Some AI Consultant contracts sit within federal supply chains, requiring employers to be E-Verify enrolled. Ask HR directly during early interviews so you don't reach the offer stage with a non-compliant employer.
Request a detailed specialty occupation letter
AI Consultant duties can overlap with general IT project management, which USCIS scrutinizes. Ask your employer to draft a support letter tying each project deliverable to a specific degree requirement in AI, machine learning, or data engineering.
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Find AI Consultant JobsAI Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, data science, or artificial intelligence. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are vulnerable to USCIS RFEs. The job description must tie specific duties, such as model development or algorithm design, to a specialized degree requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Consultant positions?
Technology firms, management consulting practices, and enterprise software companies are the most consistent H-1B filers for AI Consultant roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for this specific occupation, so you can target companies with an established sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job listings.
Can I work as a contractor or on a client site on an H-1B as an AI Consultant?
Yes, but the petitioning employer must maintain a bona fide employer-employee relationship and control your work. USCIS applies additional scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements, requiring an itinerary of assignments and end-client letters confirming the specialty occupation duties. Project-based consulting engagements without a clear client letter are a common source of RFEs.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends early?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition during this window, and your authorization continues through the transfer as long as the petition is filed before the grace period expires.
Is an AI Consultant role subject to the H-1B lottery?
Most private-sector AI Consultant positions are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery, which covers 65,000 regular-cap slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. Positions at universities, affiliated nonprofit research organizations, or government research institutions are cap-exempt and can be filed at any time. USCIS confirms cap-exempt status based on the employer's classification, not the job title.
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