AI Specialist - Artificial Intelligence & Automation

Safariland; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CADRE HOLDINGS, INC. is seeking an AI Specialist to lead the insertion and deployment of AI into the Cadre Operating Model. You will train employees, translate business challenges into AI solutions, and drive scalable, ethical AI initiatives across the organization.

You will design, prototype, and deploy ML and generative AI models using Python, Azure AI, OpenAI, and enterprise data platforms, partnering with IT and business teams to improve processes, data governance, and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, data science, engineering, or related field.
• 3–7+ years of AI/ML, data science, or analytics experience.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; ML frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact AI use cases aligned with growth and customer experience.
• Translate complex challenges into scalable AI-enabled solutions.
• Design and deploy AI-powered solutions that simplify work and improve analytics.
• Build, test, and deploy ML and generative AI models in production.
• Collaborate across departments to embed AI into operations.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Python

SQL

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/DS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

OpenAI

Job description

CADRE HOLDINGS, INC.

Together, We Save Lives

AI Specialist (Artificial Intelligence & Automation)

Position Summary

The AI Specialist will lead the insertion and deployment of AI into the Cadre Operating Model. The position will work with employees throughout Cadre to cultivate and grow AI knowledge and use through in-person and face to face training and be the technical resource to help our process subject matter experts build practical solutions using AI to reduce waste, improve insight, reduce cycle times, improve responsiveness, accelerate innovation and make practical what was previously difficult. Our AI focus will identify, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that create a sustainable competitive advantage, simplify business processes, and elevate the quality of service delivered to customers. This role connects business priorities with advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to drive practical, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AI Strategy & Competitive Advantage

• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases that strengthen market differentiation
• Partner with leaders to align AI initiatives with strategic growth, innovation, and customer experience objectives
• Translate complex business challenges into scalable AI-enabled solutions

Business Simplification & Process Transformation

• Design and deploy AI-powered solutions that simplify work, reduce complexity, and improve operational clarity
• Streamline decision-making by enabling better access to data, insights, and predictive analytics

Customer Experience & Service Excellence

• Develop AI solutions that enhance responsiveness, accuracy, and consistency in customer interactions
• Support initiatives that improve service levels, speed of delivery, and overall customer satisfaction
• Leverage AI to anticipate customer needs and enable proactive service models but preserving human interaction

Model Development & Implementation

• Build, test, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models in production environments
• Utilize tools such as Python, Azure AI, OpenAI, and enterprise data platforms
• Rapidly prototype new capabilities and scale proven solutions across the organization

Data Management & Governance

• Ensure data quality, accessibility, and governance to enable reliable AI outputs
• Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to support scalable data infrastructure
• Maintain compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards

Cross-Functional Leadership & Enablement

• Partner across Operations,Customer Service,Sales,Finance,Product, and IT to embed AI into the business
• Act as a trusted advisor on AI capabilities, opportunities, and best practices
• Drive adoption by training and enabling teams to effectively use AI tools

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• 3-7+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

Preferred

• Experience with generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, Copilot tools)
• Background in workflow automation and process improvement
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms)
• Experience in B2B and manufacturing

Key Competencies

• Strong business acumen with a focus on differentiation and value creation
• Ability to simplify complex problems and drive practical solutions
• Clear communicator capable of translating technical concepts for business audiences
• Bias for action and rapid experimentation
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder influence

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Deployment of AI use cases that strengthen competitive positioning
• Measurable improvements in process simplicity and speed
• Increased adoption and usage of AI tools across the organization
• Improvements in customer service performance and experience metrics
• Scalability and reliability of deployed AI solutions

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to transforming how the business operates - leveraging AI to simplify execution, strengthen competitive advantage, and consistently deliver exceptional service to customers.