LanceSoft, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence Researcher
Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$65/hr - $70/hr
5+ years expLanceSoft, Inc. is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Researcher/Strategist to co-create an agencywide AI strategy and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves defining ethical AI principles, partnering with agency programs, and leading training efforts to build AI literacy across roles.
Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Kannan S
Responsibilities
Co-create an agencywide AI strategy with executive leadership and the Office of Technology (OT), aligning initiatives to mission outcomes and citizen services. Maintain a prioritized portfolio of AI use cases, establish frameworks for responsible AI use, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations through joint governance with OT and the Office General Counsel (OGC)
Define and enforce principles for ethical AI use, including fairness, transparency, and human-at-the-helm standards. Conduct impact assessments for privacy and bias, oversee audits, and report compliance findings to the Agency Head, CTO and Data Governance Council
Partner with agency programs to identify opportunities, shape requirements, and define success metrics. Act as business product owner for AI solutions, ensuring measurable outcomes and adoption, while collaborating with OT for technical readiness, integration, and secure deployment
In coordination with OT, Training & Development and Communications, design and deliver training programs, playbooks, and communications to build AI literacy across roles. Lead change management efforts to foster adoption and trust. Communicate initiatives and results to internal and external stakeholders for transparency
Work with OT to align AI projects with approved platforms, cybersecurity standards, and data governance policies. Participate in vendor evaluations and procurement processes, ensuring solutions meet technical, ethical, and compliance requirements. Monitor performance, define KPIs, and publish impact reports to inform continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience
Experience working with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance
Experience in government or the public sector
Strong understanding of AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance
Experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of project planning and creation
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with users, technical staff, management, vendors and others
Ability to provide guidance and recommendations to senior-level personnel
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or other related field and minimum of five years of progressive experience in AI strategy, data analytics or information technology
At least 2 years of experience with AI technologies, machine learning, and data governance
At least 5 years of experience in strategic planning, change management and stakeholder engagement
5 or more years of experience government or the public sector
Company
LanceSoft, Inc.
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a pioneer in delivering top-notch Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ram Karuppusamy
Chairman & CEO
Simon Dealy
Chief Financial Officer
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