Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist

Hybrid in Columbia, SC, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 days ago

Contract W2

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGIST
AI STRATEGY
MACHINE LEARNING
DATA GOVERNANCE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Summary

DPP is seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite per week)
Duration: 12-month contract with possible extension
Term: W2 position

Position summary:

The AI Strategist supports an enterprise‑level organization in defining, shaping, and implementing a comprehensive strategy for artificial intelligence adoption.
Reporting directly to executive leadership and working closely with the Chief Technology Officer, this role is responsible for guiding AI vision, identifying opportunities for responsible and ethical AI use, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
The AI Strategist will drive strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, and AI literacy across the organization.

General nature of work:

The AI Strategist recommends strategies that leverage a wide range of AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve services delivered to the public, and strengthen regulatory compliance.
This role collaborates with leadership, technology teams, legal resources, and business units to foster innovation, maintain transparency, and ensure ethical and responsible AI practices.

Key responsibilities:

Co‑create an enterprise AI strategy with executive leadership and technology teams, ensuring alignment with mission outcomes and public services.
Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases and establish frameworks for responsible and ethical AI adoption.
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through coordinated governance with technology, legal, and data governance groups.
Define and enforce principles for ethical AI use, including fairness, transparency, and human‑in‑the‑loop oversight.
Conduct impact assessments related to privacy, security, and algorithmic bias. Perform audits and communicate findings to leadership.
Partner with program areas to identify opportunities, define requirements, and establish success metrics for AI solutions.
Serve as a business product owner for AI initiatives, ensuring measurable outcomes and organizational adoption.
Collaborate with technology teams to support technical readiness, platform alignment, secure deployment, and risk management.
Develop training programs, playbooks, and communication materials to advance AI literacy across roles.
Lead change management efforts to support adoption, trust, and awareness of AI initiatives.
Participate in vendor evaluations and procurement activities to ensure solutions meet technical, ethical, and compliance requirements.
Monitor AI solution performance and key performance indicators (KPIs); publish impact reports to support continuous improvement.
Communicate progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders to maintain transparency and accountability.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus relevant program management experience.
Experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
Experience in government or the public sector.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data governance principles.
Experience with strategic planning, organizational change management, and stakeholder engagement.
Experience working in government or the public sector (preferred).
Knowledge of project planning, policy development, and enterprise‑level technology initiatives.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, management, technical teams, and vendors.
Ability to provide guidance and make recommendations to senior‑level leadership.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, data science, or a related field.
5 or more years of progressive experience in AI strategy, data analytics, or information technology.
At least 2 years of experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
5 or more years of experience working in government or the public sector.

Special requirements:

Operates under limited supervision and exercises independent judgment.
May require occasional in‑state or out‑of‑state travel.
May require evenings, weekends, or after‑hours support.
May require participation in emergency response activities.
Hybrid role requiring 2–3 days onsite per week in Columbia, SC.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Alan at to learn more about this position (#26-00105).

Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.

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Dice Id: 10114775
Position Id: 26-00105
Posted 3 days ago

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