Strategic AI & Data Systems Leader

Ventura County; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

General Salary Increase

Educational Incentive

Annual Leave

Deferred Compensation

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

Holidays

Job summary

County of Ventura is seeking a Data Systems Manager to lead AI pilots and enterprise data initiatives. The role focuses on shaping AI adoption, governance, security, and interoperability across business units.

You will supervise staff and collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical concepts into practical, secure solutions. The position emphasizes strategic data architecture, data stewardship, and alignment with county IT standards while fostering responsible technology use and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AI, enterprise data, analytics and automation.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative leader with experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates AI-enabled tools and platforms for alignment with security and governance requirements.
• Develops technical recommendations for AI-enabled tools, data platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Designs AI tests, pilots, and sandbox environments in partnership with multiple stakeholders.
• Supports AI strategy and roadmap planning including data governance and integration patterns.
• Establishes data repositories, catalogs, dictionaries, and metadata documentation.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate data and AI technologies.

Job description

County of Ventura is seeking a Data Systems Manager to lead AI pilots and enterprise data initiatives. The role focuses on shaping AI adoption, governance, security, and interoperability across business units.

You will supervise staff and collaborate with stakeholders to translate technical concepts into practical, secure solutions. The position emphasizes strategic data architecture, data stewardship, and alignment with county IT standards while fostering responsible technology use and