A & Associates is partnering with a high-impact organization supporting large-scale public sector initiatives in Dallas County. This role sits at the center of a critical transformation—modernizing how data, cloud, and AI capabilities are leveraged across a complex enterprise environment.
This is not a pure engineering role. This is a leadership position responsible for shaping and executing an AI strategy at scale.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced AI Engineering Lead who can bridge the gap between executive vision and technical execution. This individual will play a key role in defining and delivering an enterprise-wide AI transformation strategy—ensuring alignment across business priorities, IT architecture, and long-term scalability.
You will lead both strategy and delivery, guiding teams across AI, data, and cloud while establishing governance, standards, and repeatable frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise AI Strategy & Roadmap
Define and drive the long-term AI and data architecture strategy aligned with organizational goals
Establish scalable frameworks for AI adoption across departments
AI Governance & Standards
Develop and enforce enterprise-wide AI standards, design patterns, and best practices
Lead or contribute to architecture review boards to ensure consistency and reduce technical debt
Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as a liaison between executive leadership and technical teams
Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions and delivery plans
AI Solutions Delivery
Oversee the design and execution of AI-driven solutions including:
Chatbots and conversational AI
Multi-agent systems and orchestration
LLM optimization and integrations
Lead teams of AI Engineers, Developers, and Cloud SMEs to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
Cloud & Data Architecture
Define and enforce cloud architecture standards across AWS and/or Azure
Partner with infrastructure, security, and data teams to support modernization initiatives
Technology Lifecycle Management
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies where appropriate
Drive rationalization and retirement of legacy systems
Mentorship & Enablement
Provide leadership, coaching, and technical direction to engineering teams
Support enterprise adoption through training, documentation, and best practices
Duration: Contract (3–4 months, with strong potential for extension or conversion)
Required Qualifications
Experience
15+ years of overall IT experience
5+ years in AI, data engineering, or enterprise architecture leadership roles
Technical Expertise
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
Deep understanding of:
AI/ML systems and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Data architecture and integration patterns
Microservices and API-driven ecosystems
Hands-on or architectural familiarity with tools such as:
Python, LangChain/LangGraph, vector databases, RAG frameworks
Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka
AWS Bedrock or similar AI services
Architecture & Governance
Experience defining enterprise standards, frameworks, and governance models
Exposure to MLOps, AI lifecycle management, and secure architecture practices
Leadership & Communication
Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels without direct authority
Strong communication skills—able to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Certifications (Required/Preferred)
AWS Solutions Architect (Professional) – Required
TOGAF, Databricks, Snowflake, or cybersecurity certifications – Preferred
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
What Success Looks Like
Established a clear, actionable AI roadmap aligned with business priorities
Delivered initial AI solutions that demonstrate measurable value
Implemented governance frameworks that standardize development and reduce risk
Built alignment across leadership, engineering, and operational teams
Why This Role
This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape AI strategy within a complex, large-scale environment. You will have the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels while building solutions that have real-world impact across public sector operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
A & Associates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company is dedicated to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and ensures that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.