AI Specialist — Pontiac, Michigan (On-site)

About This Role

Cendien is seeking an AI Specialist to support Oakland County's digital transformation with artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. You will identify high-impact use cases, build AI prototypes and production solutions, and help the county harness AI to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize AI use cases across county departments
• Design, build and deploy AI/ML models and intelligent automation
• Develop proof-of-concepts to validate business value and feasibility
• Advise on AI governance, data privacy and responsible AI practices
• Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to operationalize solutions
• Present findings and recommendations to county leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field (Master's preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science or applied analytics
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Experience with LLMs, natural language processing and/or computer vision
• Working knowledge of cloud AI services (Azure AI, AWS or GCP)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Government or public sector experience is a plus

Benefits