CSC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Design and develop advanced AI software applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and integration with enterprise systems.
- Responsible for developing and modifying systems software (i.e., software for use in operating/controlling hardware and providing a platform for running internal end-user/business applications).
- Develop and communicate descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive insights/algorithms.
- Apply knowledge of experimental methodologies, statistics, optimization, probability theory and machine learning using code for tool building, statistical analysis and modeling, using both general purpose software and statistical languages.
- Lead technical implementation efforts in both theoretical and product design environments, translating complex algorithms and specifications into code while mentoring junior engineers and guiding team-level development practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Define and lead the overall AI strategy for the CSC, including:

- Identifying meaningful AI use cases and defining how AI supports business and operational goals

- Developing a clear roadmap for AI implementation and adoption

- Identifying and leveraging available data and State resources to support AI initiatives

- Oversee the implementation of AI tools and AI-supported processes, ensuring solutions are scalable, effective, and aligned with operational needs

- Partner with State stakeholders to identify opportunities to innovate and improve customer support operations using AI

- Ensure the ongoing health, performance, and maintenance of deployed AI solutions, following industry best practices

- Establish and uphold AI governance and compliance standards, including data privacy, security, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations

- Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex AI concepts into clear, practical guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Specific Minimum Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience leading artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data science initiatives of comparable size and complexity

- Deep familiarity with implementing and managing enterprise-grade AI solutions, including prior experience deploying similar solutions in complex environments

- Proven background in technology adoption and business process transformation, especially integrating AI into existing operational frameworks

- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain AI concepts in a way that resonates with diverse stakeholders

- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field

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