General Overview
The Cook County Treasurer’s Office seeks a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as a Chief Data Scientist with an emphasis on AI integration. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing AI solutions that leverage data-driven insights to optimize our organization's efficiency. You will play a crucial role in defining the AI architecture, developing machine learning models, and leading AI initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
AI Architecture Design:
- Define and develop the overall AI architecture and infrastructure to support the office’s goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify AI opportunities.
- Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet the organization's needs.
- Design scalable and reliable AI systems that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.
Machine Learning Model Development:
- Apply advanced statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to analyze complex data sets.
- Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and models to solve business problems.
- Optimize models for accuracy, performance, and scalability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and propose innovative solutions.
Data Analysis and Insights:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of structured and unstructured data to extract valuable insights.
- Collaborate with domain experts to understand business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop predictive models, statistical analyses, and data visualizations to support decision-making.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
AI Project Leadership:
- Lead AI projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and data engineers, to implement AI solutions.
- Define project requirements, create project plans, and manage resources effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Technical Expertise and Guidance:
- Serve as a subject matter expert on AI architecture and data science methodologies.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and advancements in AI and data science fields.
- Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks for AI development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience working as an AI Architect/Data Scientist, preferably in a complex organizational setting.
- Strong expertise in AI architecture design, including knowledge of AI technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform is preferred.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing machine learning algorithms and models.
- Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python, R, C#, Java, etc.
- Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex, open-ended business problems.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in leading and managing AI projects from initiation to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Software Engineer, preferably with a focus on AI integration or related areas, or equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Software Engineer, preferably with a focus on AI integration or related areas OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.
Note: This position requires work to be done in person and on site. The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
Salary Range
$130,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.
