NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Director of Artificial Intelligence
Kanawha County, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Artificial Intelligence to lead the West Virginia Office of Technology into a new era of digital transformation. The role involves developing and executing a statewide AI strategy to drive operational efficiency and empower state employees in service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Establish the overall AI vision and roadmap for the WVOT, ensuring all initiatives align with strategic state goals and deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes
Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional WVOT team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration to position state agencies for improved efficiency
Drive cutting-edge AI research, explore new technologies, and oversee the guidance and deployment of scalable, robust AI models and solutions in collaboration with business units and vendors
Develop and implement statewide policies to ensure responsible AI practices, fairness, transparency, and compliance with ethical standards and federal requirements, actively addressing model biases
Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the financial and operational impact of AI projects and communicate results to key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communications, business administration, information technology, mathematics, statistics, management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, Educational Technology, etc.)
5+ years of progressive experience in product management, technology, data strategy, or AI implementation
Proven leadership in developing and launching AI-driven systems or services, preferably within education or government
Deep knowledge of AI technologies (e.g., machine learning, large language models), data privacy, ethical design, and digital transformation
Experience in strategic planning, change management, and stakeholder engagement
Strong communicator with the ability to distill complex concepts into actionable strategy for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to combine deep business knowledge with management skills to inspire teams, cultivate a collaborative culture, and achieve strategic goals
Experience with project management tools and methodologies
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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