Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist

Job Description:

DPP is seeking an AI Strategist for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Location: Hybrid role in Columbia, SC. Onsite 2-3 days per week.
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension; W2 position
Note: Candidates must currently reside in South Carolina.

Position summary:

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategist will recommend strategies that leverage a variety of AI technologies throughout the agency that will aim to improve the agency&39;s operational efficiency, enhance the services to the citizens of South Carolina, and will ensure and maintain compliance with regulatory standards at the state and federal level.
The AI Strategist will guide the agency’s AI vision and continue to foster innovation and partnerships with agency stakeholders while maintaining transparency and accountability.

Examples of work:

Co-create an agencywide AI strategy with executive leadership and the Office of Technology (OT), aligning initiatives to mission outcomes and citizen services. Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases, establish frameworks for responsible AI use, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through joint governance with OT and the Office General Counsel (OGC).
Define and enforce principles for ethical AI use, including fairness, transparency, and human-at-the-helm standards. Conduct impact assessments for privacy and bias, oversee audits, and report compliance findings to the Agency Head, CTO and Data Governance Council.
Partner with agency programs to identify opportunities, shape requirements, and define success metrics. Act as business product owner for AI solutions, ensuring measurable outcomes and adoption, while collaborating with OT for technical readiness, integration, and secure deployment.
In coordination with OT, Training & Development and Communications, design and deliver training programs, playbooks, and communications to build AI literacy across roles. Lead change management efforts to foster adoption and trust. Communicate initiatives and results to internal and external stakeholders for transparency.
Work with OT to align AI projects with approved platforms, cybersecurity standards, and data governance policies. Participate in vendor evaluations and procurement processes, ensuring solutions meet technical, ethical, and compliance requirements. Monitor performance, define KPIs, and publish impact reports to inform continuous improvement.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor&39;s degree and relevant program management experience.
Experience working with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
Experience in government or the public sector.

Special requirements:

This position functions under limited supervision by the Agency Head.
Exercises independent discretion and judgment.
May require in-state and out-of-state travel.
May require nights, weekends, and after-hours assignments.
May require participation in emergency response events.
This position functions primarily in an office environment.
Hybrid teleworking position. Will require 2-3 days in office.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
Experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
Experience in government or public sector is preferred.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project planning and creation.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with users, technical staff, management, vendors and others. Ability to provide guidance and recommendations to senior-level personnel.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Bachelor&39;s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or other related field and minimum of five 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 government or the public sector.
2+ years of experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance.
5+ years of experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement.
5+ years of experience government or the public sector.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mike at Mike.Straindppit.com to learn more about this position (26-00125).

Authorized US Worker - US Citizens 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.

Job Ident #: 26-00125

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/

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Job Info

Location

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

DP Professionals

3741 Landmark Drive
Suite 200
Columbia, South Carolina 29204 USA
www.dppit.com/