Hybrid AI Engineer for Public Sector

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Public Safety seeks an Artificial Intelligence Engineer to support critical AI initiatives and governance adoption, including enterprise search, Darwin inventory system, and AI agents.

Primary work location is Hybrid / 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Some travel may be required; hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with evenings/weekends as needed. This is a W-2 position with benefits; US Citizen, EAD, or Green Card Holder required.

Qualifications

• Experience building and deploying enterprise search components.
• Experience configuring, rolling out, and documenting the Darwin AI inventory system.
• Experience supporting implementation and testing of AI agents aligned to business needs.
• Experience developing technical controls and documentation for AI governance adoption.

Responsibilities

• Support critical AI initiatives for DPS and augment existing staff.
• Work hybrid/on-site at the Austin location and telework as needed.
• Coordinate with DPS teams to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
• Assist with governance, documentation, and compliance related to AI projects.

Skills

Enterprise search components

Darwin AI inventory system

AI agents testing

AI governance documentation

Job description

Working Title: Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Primary Work location: 5805 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety

Solicitation Reference Number: 40526R0024893

Category: Applications/Software Development

Remote Policy: Must reside within 300 miles or 3-4 hours of work location.Required to go in office at least one (1) day a month as designated by DPS.

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed. Some nights and weekends as needed.

Visa/Contracting Type: W-2 employment with benefits. Must be US Citizen, EAD, or Green Card Holder. No H1-B's, 1099's, or Corp-to-Corp.

Job Details

Required/Preferred Skills:

• 1 year - Required, Building and deploying components of the enterprise search tool.
• 1 year - Required, Assisting with the configuration, rollout, and documentation of the Darwin AI inventory system.
• 1 year - Required, Supporting implementation and testing of AI agents aligned to business unit needs.
• 1 year - Required, Developing technical controls, documentation, and processes required for AI governance adoption
  
  

Texas Department of Public Safety requires the services of 1 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 1, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer 1, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Department of Public Safety.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Department of Public Safety and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Department of Public Safety will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

The Information Technology Division requests a short term staff augmentation to support critical artificial intelligence initiatives currently underway at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The requested AI/ML Engineer will supplement existing staff capacity and provide specialized expertise necessary to meet accelerated delivery timelines for multiple enterprise level priorities.

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Public Safety. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at Hybrid / 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Tx 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Department of Public Safety will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Department of Public Safety.

DPS Is Simultaneously Advancing Four Major Objectives

• Implementing an enterprise search solution to improve information retrieval across DPS systems.
• Deploying the AI inventory and monitoring system (Darwin).
• Developing and operationalizing various AI agents to improve internal efficiency and public facing services.
• Establishing and enforcing AI governance to ensure compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and statewide technology policies.
  
  

Debbie Pedigo

CEO / Senior Staffing Consultant

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