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Job Title: AI Strategist
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Columbia South Carolina (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite/week)
Position Type: Contract
Hours Per Week: 40
Interview Type: Virtual / Online (1 Round)
Ceipal ID: SSCAI702KV
Job Code: 9702
End Client: State of South Carolina
Department: South Carolina Department of Employment Services (SC DES)
Scope of Project
The State of South Carolina is seeking an AI Strategist who will report directly to the Agency Head and work closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This role will define and guide the agencys artificial intelligence vision recommend strategies leveraging AI technologies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while improving operational efficiency and citizen services.
Responsibilities:
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Co-create and maintain an agency-wide AI strategy aligned with mission outcomes and citizen services
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Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases and frameworks for responsible AI adoption
-
Define and enforce ethical AI principles including fairness transparency and human-in-the-loop standards
-
Conduct privacy bias and impact assessments and report findings to executive leadership
-
Act as business product owner for AI solutions ensuring measurable outcomes and adoption
-
Partner with agency programs to identify opportunities define requirements and success metrics
-
Lead change management efforts and promote AI literacy across the organization
-
Design and deliver training programs playbooks and communications related to AI initiatives
-
Collaborate with OT on cybersecurity standards data governance and platform alignment
-
Participate in vendor evaluations procurement and performance monitoring
-
Define KPIs and publish impact reports for continuous improvement
Required / Preferred Skills:
Required Skills:
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Bachelors degree and relevant program management experience
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Experience working with AI technologies machine learning and data governance
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Experience in government or public sector environments
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Knowledge of project planning principles and execution
-
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Data Science or related field
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5 years of progressive experience in AI strategy data analytics or IT
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2 years of hands-on experience with AI technologies and machine learning
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5 years of experience in strategic planning change management and stakeholder engagement
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5 years of experience in government or public sector
V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector Enterprise Solutions Professional Services Ecommerce Projects and Products. Within the Public Sector business unit we cater IT Professional Services to Federal State and Local. We have multiple awards/contracts with 30 states including NY CA FL GA MD MI NC OH OR CO CT TN PA TX VA NM VT and WA.
If you are considering applying for a position with V Group or partnering with us please feel free to contact me for any questions regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.
Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.
For more details please connect with Kajal Verma at or call at . Job Title: AI Strategist Duration: 12 Months Location: Columbia South Carolina (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite/week) Position Type: Contract Hours Per Week: 40 Interview Type: Virtual / Online (1 Round) Ceipal ID: SSCAI702KV Job Code...
For more details please connect with Kajal Verma at or call at .
Job Title: AI Strategist
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Columbia South Carolina (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite/week)
Position Type: Contract
Hours Per Week: 40
Interview Type: Virtual / Online (1 Round)
Ceipal ID: SSCAI702KV
Job Code: 9702
End Client: State of South Carolina
Department: South Carolina Department of Employment Services (SC DES)
Scope of Project
The State of South Carolina is seeking an AI Strategist who will report directly to the Agency Head and work closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This role will define and guide the agencys artificial intelligence vision recommend strategies leveraging AI technologies and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while improving operational efficiency and citizen services.
Responsibilities:
-
Co-create and maintain an agency-wide AI strategy aligned with mission outcomes and citizen services
-
Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases and frameworks for responsible AI adoption
-
Define and enforce ethical AI principles including fairness transparency and human-in-the-loop standards
-
Conduct privacy bias and impact assessments and report findings to executive leadership
-
Act as business product owner for AI solutions ensuring measurable outcomes and adoption
-
Partner with agency programs to identify opportunities define requirements and success metrics
-
Lead change management efforts and promote AI literacy across the organization
-
Design and deliver training programs playbooks and communications related to AI initiatives
-
Collaborate with OT on cybersecurity standards data governance and platform alignment
-
Participate in vendor evaluations procurement and performance monitoring
-
Define KPIs and publish impact reports for continuous improvement
Required / Preferred Skills:
Required Skills:
-
Bachelors degree and relevant program management experience
-
Experience working with AI technologies machine learning and data governance
-
Experience in government or public sector environments
-
Knowledge of project planning principles and execution
-
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Preferred Skills:
-
Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT Data Science or related field
-
5 years of progressive experience in AI strategy data analytics or IT
-
2 years of hands-on experience with AI technologies and machine learning
-
5 years of experience in strategic planning change management and stakeholder engagement
-
5 years of experience in government or public sector
V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector Enterprise Solutions Professional Services Ecommerce Projects and Products. Within the Public Sector business unit we cater IT Professional Services to Federal State and Local. We have multiple awards/contracts with 30 states including NY CA FL GA MD MI NC OH OR CO CT TN PA TX VA NM VT and WA.
If you are considering applying for a position with V Group or partnering with us please feel free to contact me for any questions regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.
Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.
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