Job Description:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation,
design and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence solutions. The role will contribute
to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes and
feasibility assessments; evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models and services; and support
statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors. The position will also
assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks and implementing AI strategies
that align with organizational goals, security requirements and statewide standards.
Background screenings required for all Admin postings:
7 year standard Background check
Credit history
Driving Record (MVR)
E-Verify
Sled Check
CJIS certification will be required for this position and processed by client
Yes
Scope of the project:
As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the
State’s AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible
implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in
assessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical
approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align
with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
1. Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization’s
goals and objectives
2. Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet
established compliance and operational requirements across the state.
3. Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.
4. Support the State’s AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of
secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development,
prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.
5. Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information
Technology Services as a leader.
Required skills
(Please ensure candidate’s relevant
experience is listed with appropriate
supporting documentation)
• 1 year of proven experience with establishing
proof of concept success criteria and evaluating
AI solutions against criteria
• 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT,
Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative
AI platforms.
• 2 years of experience designing and
implementing AI agents and retrieval-
augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
• 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding
tools to accelerate development, testing,
debugging, and documentation.
• 1 year of experience defining AI use case
success criteria, key performance indicators
(KPIs) and production monitoring measures for
AI use cases.
• 1 year of experience building dashboards and
reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost,
risk, and operational outcomes.
• 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI
capabilities with Azure and AWS.
Preferred Skills
• Background in a variety of programming
languages and principals.
• Familiarity with the foundations of artificial
neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural
language processing, image classification and
time-series data.
• Experience with data tools and techniques for
storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.
Required Education:
Undergraduate degree in computer science, data
science, artificial intelligence or related field
required; advanced degree preferred.
OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:
• Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.
• Advanced report writing ability.
• Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.
• Experience working on complex projects
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