Artifical Intelligence consultant

Novalink Solutions LLC

Columbia, SC

Job Description

This position will support Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) and the State’s

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation,

design and responsible implementation of artificial intelligence solutions. The role will contribute

to the development of secure architectures, reusable technical patterns, prototypes and

feasibility assessments; evaluate AI products, platforms, tools, models and services; and support

statewide validation and approval processes for AI use cases and vendors. The position will also

assist agencies in identifying opportunities, understanding risks and implementing AI strategies

that align with organizational goals, security requirements and statewide standards.

Background screenings required for all Admin postings:

7 year standard Background check

Credit history

Driving Record (MVR)

E-Verify

Sled Check

CJIS certification will be required for this position and processed by client

Yes

Scope of the project:

As an artificial intelligence (AI) subject-matter expert, this position will support OTIS and the

State’s AI Center of Excellence by providing technical expertise for the evaluation and responsible

implementation of AI solutions. The role will assist state agencies and other government entities in

assessing AI use cases, tools, risks and opportunities and developing secure, reusable technical

approaches. The position will also contribute to statewide AI strategies and guidance that align

with organizational goals and established governance, security and privacy requirements.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Support the development and implementation of AI strategies that align with organization’s

goals and objectives

2. Contribute to the AI review and approval process for use cases and vendors, ensuring they meet

established compliance and operational requirements across the state.

3. Support and promote the adoption of standardized AI processes.

4. Support the State’s AI Center of Excellence by contributing technical expertise to the design of

secure architectures, development of reusable technical patterns, use case development,

prototyping, feasibility assessments and responsible implementation of AI solutions.

5. Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in AI, positioning Office of Information

Technology Services as a leader.

Required skills

(Please ensure candidate’s relevant

experience is listed with appropriate

supporting documentation)

• 1 year of proven experience with establishing

proof of concept success criteria and evaluating

AI solutions against criteria

• 2 years of hands-on experience with ChatGPT,

Microsoft Copilot, and comparable generative

AI platforms.

• 2 years of experience designing and

implementing AI agents and retrieval-

augmented generation (RAG) solutions.

• 1 year of experience using AI-assisted coding

tools to accelerate development, testing,

debugging, and documentation.

• 1 year of experience defining AI use case

success criteria, key performance indicators

(KPIs) and production monitoring measures for

AI use cases.

• 1 year of experience building dashboards and

reporting for AI adoption, performance, cost,

risk, and operational outcomes.

• 1 year of hands-on experience integrating AI

capabilities with Azure and AWS.

Preferred Skills

• Background in a variety of programming

languages and principals.

• Familiarity with the foundations of artificial

neural networks (ANNs), transformers, natural

language processing, image classification and

time-series data.

• Experience with data tools and techniques for

storing, retrieving, and cleaning data.

Required Education:

Undergraduate degree in computer science, data

science, artificial intelligence or related field

required; advanced degree preferred.

OTHER SKILLS/DUTIES:

• Strong communication and knowledge-transfer skills.

• Advanced report writing ability.

• Excellent communication skills and relevant public speaking.

• Experience working on complex projects

Requirements

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