Senior AI Data Analyst

Job Description
***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

• 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