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AI Engineer
Lewis & Clark Capital LLC
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Missouri, United States
Lewis & Clark Capital is a family office investing in and partnering with lower middle market businesses across a range of industries. We are seeking a highly motivated Value Creation professional to work directly with portfolio company leadership teams to drive operational improvements, process automation, and the practical adoption of software,data, andAI-enabled workflows.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, with a mandate to identify and execute initiatives that create measurable value across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Lewis & Clark team members and portfolio company executives to identify and prioritize value creation opportunities across operations, data, and technology
Translate business problems into practical, implementable solutions using modern tools and technologies
Lead and support initiatives spanning workflow optimization, process automation, and data infrastructure, reporting, and analytics
Evaluate emerging software and AI-enabled tools and platforms, distinguishing high-impact applications from low-value noise
Develop andimplement practical solutions, building lightweight and scalable tools that drive adoption within portfolio companies
Serve as a thought partner to management teams on operational strategy and technology adoption
Manage multiple projects across companies, balancing strategy development with hands‑on execution
Track and communicate the impact of initiatives to internal stakeholders
Document and share learnings across portfolio companies to build repeatable playbooks
Qualifications
3–7 years of experience in management consulting, technology implementation, or private equity value creation and portfolio company operations
Hands‑on experience with modern data tools, automation platforms, and AI/LLM workflowswith a track record of building and deploying solutions, not just evaluating them
Experience working in code (Python, SQL, or similar) at a scripting level and ability to build andconfigure solutions independently, including API integrations, automation workflows, and no‑code / low‑code platforms. This is not a software engineering role and deep coding expertise is not required.
Experience in private equity‑backed or multi‑company environments strongly preferred
Core Competencies
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex business models, products, and operational challenges
Stronglistening skills and the ability to diagnose problems and synthesize inputs quickly
Execution‑oriented mindsetwith comfort moving from idea to implementation
Systems thinking and the ability to understand how processes, data flows, and tools connect across a business
Deep curiosity about technology andAI, with practical judgment to distinguish high‑impact opportunities from hype
Technical self‑sufficiency, with the ability to scope, build,and troubleshoot solutions independently across a range of tools and platforms
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives across different companies simultaneously
Executive presence and confidence working with senior leadership teams
Adaptability and comfort working in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
What Success Looks Like
Identifying and executing on high‑impact, practical opportunities across portfolio companies
Driving measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and growth
Building and deploying solutions that are adopted and sustained over timeHelping portfolio companies adopt modern tools without over‑engineering solutions
Developing a repeatable playbook for how L&CC approaches AI and technology implementation across the portfolio
Becoming a trusted partner to management teams and internal stakeholders
Why This Role This is a unique opportunity early in your career, working across multiple businesses, building real solutions, and shaping howAIand automation are applied in practical, value‑accretive ways.
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This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, with a mandate to identify and execute initiatives that create measurable value across our portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Lewis & Clark team members and portfolio company executives to identify and prioritize value creation opportunities across operations, data, and technology
Translate business problems into practical, implementable solutions using modern tools and technologies
Lead and support initiatives spanning workflow optimization, process automation, and data infrastructure, reporting, and analytics
Evaluate emerging software and AI-enabled tools and platforms, distinguishing high-impact applications from low-value noise
Develop andimplement practical solutions, building lightweight and scalable tools that drive adoption within portfolio companies
Serve as a thought partner to management teams on operational strategy and technology adoption
Manage multiple projects across companies, balancing strategy development with hands‑on execution
Track and communicate the impact of initiatives to internal stakeholders
Document and share learnings across portfolio companies to build repeatable playbooks
Qualifications
3–7 years of experience in management consulting, technology implementation, or private equity value creation and portfolio company operations
Hands‑on experience with modern data tools, automation platforms, and AI/LLM workflowswith a track record of building and deploying solutions, not just evaluating them
Experience working in code (Python, SQL, or similar) at a scripting level and ability to build andconfigure solutions independently, including API integrations, automation workflows, and no‑code / low‑code platforms. This is not a software engineering role and deep coding expertise is not required.
Experience in private equity‑backed or multi‑company environments strongly preferred
Core Competencies
Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex business models, products, and operational challenges
Stronglistening skills and the ability to diagnose problems and synthesize inputs quickly
Execution‑oriented mindsetwith comfort moving from idea to implementation
Systems thinking and the ability to understand how processes, data flows, and tools connect across a business
Deep curiosity about technology andAI, with practical judgment to distinguish high‑impact opportunities from hype
Technical self‑sufficiency, with the ability to scope, build,and troubleshoot solutions independently across a range of tools and platforms
Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives across different companies simultaneously
Executive presence and confidence working with senior leadership teams
Adaptability and comfort working in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments
What Success Looks Like
Identifying and executing on high‑impact, practical opportunities across portfolio companies
Driving measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and growth
Building and deploying solutions that are adopted and sustained over timeHelping portfolio companies adopt modern tools without over‑engineering solutions
Developing a repeatable playbook for how L&CC approaches AI and technology implementation across the portfolio
Becoming a trusted partner to management teams and internal stakeholders
Why This Role This is a unique opportunity early in your career, working across multiple businesses, building real solutions, and shaping howAIand automation are applied in practical, value‑accretive ways.
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