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Job Title: AI Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Employment Type: W2 Contract

About the Opportunity:

ZipStaff is hiring an experienced AI Manager for a state government agency to lead its artificial intelligence initiatives from strategic framing through scalable, responsible deployment. You will oversee a team of AI engineers, business analysts and operations specialists, translate high-level business goals into technical requirements, manage model lifecycles and ensure AI systems deliver measurable impact with strong ethical and regulatory compliance. This is an on-site, 7-month contract role in Phoenix, AZ starting November 30, 2026.

All candidates selected for an interview are required to complete a mandatory identity verification process.

What You'll Do:

Define the roadmap, scope and objectives for enterprise AI and machine learning initiatives.
Serve as the primary bridge between technical teams (data science, MLOps, software engineering) and non-technical business stakeholders.
Hire, mentor and manage a team of AI/ML specialists, providing coaching, performance management and career development.
Oversee the operational lifecycle of AI models, from deployment through monitoring, data drift tracking and retirement.
Coordinate risk assessments, model validation, bias testing and data privacy compliance.
Track operational metrics including latency, model availability, accuracy and business ROI.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning or AI engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity.
Hands-on Microsoft OpenAI experience.
Deep understanding of AI/ML architectures, machine learning lifecycles (MLOps) and modern frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or cloud AI services on AWS, GCP or Azure.
Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget using Agile or traditional project management methodologies.
Exceptional ability to explain complex algorithmic concepts clearly to executive leadership, product teams and clients.
Hands-on experience designing and delivering generative AI/LLM solutions, including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering.
Experience with cloud AI platforms such as Azure Machine Learning and Azure OpenAI Service.
Working fluency in Python and SQL, and a strong grounding in responsible AI principles.
Ability to work on-site in Phoenix, AZ.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics or a related technical field.
Experience with AI governance, bias testing and data privacy compliance in a regulated or public-sector environment.
Experience hiring and building AI/ML teams.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or PMP.
Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience.
Familiarity with AI risk and data privacy frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).

Benefits:

Health Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
401(k) + 401(k) matching.
Paid time off.
Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.

To apply, submit your resume through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a ZipStaff recruiter.

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