The Job That Pays $160K+ (But Nobody Knows It Exists)

Hey, bee hey! Blogger Kingsley here, and I'm absolutely buzzing with excitement after what I discovered this week. Picture this: you're scrolling through job boards, seeing the same old customer service roles, administrative assistant positions, and entry-level everything. Just before you hit apply to any of those roles, your friend sends you the WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025, and it states that by 2030, 92 million jobs will be displaced, including jobs like the ones you are applying for. Meanwhile, there's a whole career field paying $85,000 to $160,000+ that most of our Bees don't even know exists.

I have to be honest, it's brutal out there in the job market, and as the LinkedIn specialist at the hive, I have seen our bees stuck doing jobs that are endangered while there are close to 170 million new ones being created as of now.

While everyone's panicking about AI taking jobs, there's a whole industry that needs people to work with AI. They're called AI Process Improvement Specialists, and they're the Bees who make businesses run smoother by figuring out where AI can help and where humans need to stay in charge.

Blogger Kingsley wants everyone of our Bees to understand: you already have skills that translate directly to these $85K-$160 roles.

SKILLS YOU HAVE TO MOVE TO PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Problem-solving (customer service) = solving business problems with AI

• Communication (any role) = translating between tech teams and business teams

• Attention to detail (admin work) = process mapping and documentation

• Pattern recognition = spotting inefficiencies (what AI specialists do daily)

• Change management = training employees, adapting to new systems

Real Numbers That'll Make You Buzz

Let's talk about what these roles actually pay, because I believe in transparency:

• AI Process Improvement Specialist: $85,000 - $107,000

• AI Operations Manager: $115,000 - $140,000

• AI Product Manager: $128,091 average

• AI Engineer: $160,757 average

• Business Development Manager (AI): $196,491 average

And here's the honey: 85% of these roles can be done from home. No more spending $2,000+ a year on gas. No more daycare struggles. You can be home when your kids get off the school bus and make six figures.

Case Study: From Nuclear Engineering to AI Strategy Let me tell you about one of our Bees, Arleya. She started in nuclear engineering - talk about a specialized field that seemed impossible to transition out of. But BOTJ helped her see something different. Arleya had been overseeing nuclear maintenance and risk governance for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. Most people would look at that and think, "Well, that's so specific, how could it translate to anything else?"

But we saw it differently. We saw:

• Risk assessment = AI risk management

• Regulatory compliance = AI compliance frameworks

• Process optimization = AI process improvement

• Large-scale program coordination = AI implementation leadership

  
  

BOTJ reframed her engineering precision as early-stage product leadership. We connected the dots: her experience with policy compliance, operational risk, and system rollouts = a high-impact architect of AI solutions. Today, Arleya leads AI strategy for government agencies, making significantly more than she did in her specialized nuclear role. More importantly, she's positioned herself in a field that's only going to grow.

The Skills Gap That's Your Opportunity

Here's what most people don't understand: companies desperately need people who can bridge the gap between AI technology and real business operations. They have tech experts who understand the AI, and they have business leaders who understand the problems, but they need someone who can speak both languages. The beautiful thing about AI Process Improvement is that it's not about being the most intelligent person in the room when it comes to technology. It's about being the person who can look at a business process and say, "This part could be automated, this part needs a human touch, and here's how we implement that change without disrupting everything."

Your Next Steps to Get AI Process Improvement Ready

Start documenting processes at your current job, even if it's just for your own reference, and practice mapping out how work gets done.

Get familiar with basic AI concepts through free resources. You don't need to become a programmer, but understanding what AI can and can't do is crucial.

Look for improvement opportunities in your current role. Every time you think, "there's got to be a better way to do this," that's AI Process Improvement thinking.

Network with people in the field. LinkedIn is full of AI professionals who love talking about their work.

Consider certification programs in process improvement or basic AI concepts. Many are available online, and some are even free.

Time to Paint Your Picture

Remember, many of us are broken crayons. But just like Cayla's story, Momma Bee taught us, having a broken crayon doesn't matter. The picture does!

Your current job might feel limiting, but you're not limited. You're building skills every day that translate directly to high-paying AI Process Improvement roles. The question is: are you ready to see yourself in that picture?

At Black on the Job, we specialize in helping our Bees connect the dots between where you are and where you want to bee. We understand that sometimes the only thing we have to fight with is a broken stick and some pieces from a broken crayon box.

This month, we're offering our Career Transition Package specifically for Bees looking to move into AI and tech roles. You'll get resume optimization, LinkedIn profile setup, interview prep, and career coaching - everything you need to paint the picture of your AI Process Improvement career.

It's time to paint the picture... and this picture could be worth $160K a year.

Ready to buzz into AI Process Improvement? Contact the hive and let's get you #BEEPREPARED for your next career chapter.