AI Specialist

Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.

Job Description 

·       We are currently seeking a highly motivated “AI Specialist” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess “AI platforms, Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Office 365, Agile/PMP, ” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

Required experience and qualifications:

AI Specialist. The client is seeking a contract AI Specialist (hybrid) to coordinate AI pilots, strengthen governance, and support responsible AI adoption across County departments. This six-month role (with possibility of extension) combines strategic oversight with hands-on program support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate AI pilots, establish success criteria, and track outcomes.

• Maintain and mature the County''s AI governance framework in partnership with cybersecurity and other stakeholders.

• Maintain a Countywide inventory of AI tools, vendors, pilots, and use cases.

• Manage access, licensing, token consumption, and costs for enterprise AI platforms.

• Coordinate AI vendors, deliverables, demonstrations, and issue resolution.

• Lead AI Communities of Practice and departmental AI champions.

 • Coordinate onboarding, training, guidance, and support for AI users.

• Help departments identify high-value AI opportunities and share successful practices.

• Track adoption, costs, business value, and measurable efficiency gains.

• Develop executive dashboards and provide updates to County leadership.

Desired Qualifications

 • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years managing technology initiatives or enterprise software projects.

• Experience with generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Claude.

• Understanding of AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI.

 • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Public-sector experience preferred.

Preferred Skills:

·       AI governance.

·       Licensing and vendor management.

·       Change management.

·       Training and facilitation.

·       Agile/PMP.

·       Six-Month Success Measures: Structured AI pilots.

·       Enterprise AI inventory.

·       Governance.

·       Token and licensing strategy.

·       Active Communities of Practice.

·       Executive reporting on AI impact.

and documented efficiency gains and cost savings.

Submit your resume to or apply directly through Dice. For immediate consideration, please include “AI Specialist” in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.