Job Title:Â Senior AI Data Analyst
Job Type:Â Contract (this role is a 12-month assignment)
Job Salary:Â $52-$54/hour
Job Schedule:Â M-F, 40 hrs/week
Job Location:Â Houston, TX 77092
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior AI Data Analyst to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions in a large, data-driven public service environment.
This role plays a critical part in modernizing operations through responsible use of AI, improving service delivery, increasing efficiency, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. The ideal candidate blends strong technical expertise with the ability to translate complex insights into actionable strategies for leadership and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
AI & Advanced Analytics
- Design, build, and deploy machine learning models, predictive analytics solutions, NLP tools, and AI-driven automation
- Lead full lifecycle model development: data acquisition, feature engineering, training, validation, deployment, and monitoring
- Apply responsible AI practices to ensure fairness, explainability, and transparency
Data Strategy & Governance
- Maintain data quality standards, metadata practices, and model documentation
- Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure handling of sensitive data
- Support development of AI governance, ethics frameworks, and model risk management processes
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Identify opportunities to leverage AI to improve operations and service outcomes
- Communicate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to analysts and cross-functional teams
Reporting & Visualization
- Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to track KPIs, trends, and forecasts
- Build and maintain Business Intelligence solutions (e.g., Power BI)
- Integrate AI-driven insights into reporting for real-time decision-making
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in data analytics, data science, or AI/ML roles
- Hands-on experience with machine learning model development and deployment
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Experience with NLP, predictive modeling, or automation solutions
- Strong understanding of data governance, model validation, and performance metrics (e.g., MAE, F1, AUROC)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical insights to non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large, complex datasets in regulated environments
- Familiarity with MLOps, model monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Exposure to geospatial analytics, LLMs, or advanced AI frameworks
- Experience implementing responsible AI or ethical AI frameworks
What You’ll Deliver
- Production-level AI solutions improving internal workflows or customer-facing services
- Executive-facing dashboards with near real-time insights
- Established data quality standards and governance practices
- AI governance workflows including bias testing, documentation, and monitoring
- Scalable processes for cross-functional AI project delivery
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