Associate Consultant – AI-Powered Process Automation

Job Description

Associate Consultant | Appian

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at Appian, located in McLean, Virginia. Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work, specializing in automating complex processes for large enterprises and governments using its reliable and scalable platform. This Associate Consultant role is vital for bringing Appian’s technology to life, directly partnering with clients to transform ambitious ideas into reality. The position offers a fast track to becoming a subject matter expert in AI-Powered Process Automation and a trusted advisor to global business leaders.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person McLean, VA
• Pay: $90000–$95000 yearly
• Team: Appian Customer Success
• Mission: To act as a catalyst, building modern applications that reshape how corporations operate through AI-Powered Process Automation.
• Tech Stack: Appian’s platform, Oracle, SQL, AI, LLMs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Deploy Process Solutions: Construct, implement, and deploy custom, process-centric business applications using Appian’s leading platform.
• Analyze & Architect: Evaluate client business strategies and operations to design high-impact technical solutions that solve complex workflow inefficiencies.
• Apply Design Thinking: Leverage modern design thinking to build rapid functional prototypes and map comprehensive end-to-end business models.
• Integrate Systems: Drive digital agility by combining vital process improvement disciplines, including application integration, business intelligence, and knowledge management.
• Collaborate and Deliver: Partner closely with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders, utilizing elite verbal and written communication skills to ensure seamless project delivery.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (for 2027 Graduates) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Economics, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, or a related STEM field with a strong academic record. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting, including internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment.
• Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills, a strong fundamental foundation of computer systems or structural logic, a demonstrable passion for emerging technologies, and proven ability to break down complex business problems and translate them into process workflows. Willingness to travel 10% or less annually is also required.
• Bonus: Foundational experience with relational databases (such as Oracle, SQL), proven fluency in AI and LLMs (encompassing strategic development and hands-on application of AI tools), and demonstrated leadership experience (e.g., executive roles in student organizations, club leadership, or team captaincy).