Senior AI Data Analyst


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 52 - 54
Experience Required: 5years
Posted on: 21 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***

Job Title: Senior AI Data Analyst
Job Type: Contract (this role is a 12-month assignment)
Job Salary: $52-$54/hour
Job Schedule: M-F 40 hrs/week
Job Location: 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

  • Bachelors degree in Data Science Computer Science Statistics or a related field (Masters 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 Youll 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


Required Skills:

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Data Science Computer Science Statistics or a related field (Masters 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

***Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***Job Title: Senior AI Data AnalystJob Type: Contract (this role is a...