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We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.\nThe AI Technical Lead helps turn approved AI opportunities into practical, secure, and measurable business solutions.\nThis role evaluates use cases, shapes solution architecture, guides prototypes, coordinates delivery, and prepares AI capabilities for operational use while partnering with IT and governance and control functions on policy, approval, and risk decisions.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead AI intake discussions, clarify business needs, and define expected outcomes and success measures.\nEvaluate priority workflows for business value, feasibility, data readiness, integration needs, complexity, and supportability.\nDesign AI solution approaches, reusable patterns, integrations, human review points, and operating requirements.\nEvaluate AI platforms, models, vendors, and products, including security and third-party risk considerations.\nBuild or guide proofs of concept and validate accuracy, reliability, usability, cost, and technical fit.\nCoordinate development, testing, deployment readiness, access, support, release activities, and operational monitoring.\nSupport governance reviews with recommendations, evidence, status updates, and escalation of material technical risks.\nMaintain the AI roadmap and backlog, align delivery priorities, and help teams use approved AI capabilities effectively.\nWhat We Are Looking For\n7+ years in technology leadership, software delivery, technical program management, enterprise architecture, data science, or a related field.\n3+ years delivering or evaluating enterprise AI, machine learning, analytics, or LLM-enabled solutions.\nProficiency in Python and SQL, with experience using cloud AI services, LLM platforms, APIs, integrations, solution architecture, and AI delivery data patterns.\nExperience moving solutions from feasibility assessment and proof of concept through testing, implementation, monitoring, and support.\nAbility to work across multiple business units, IT, cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, legal, vendor, and governance teams while explaining technical decisions clearly.\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.\nPreferred Experience\nMaster’s degree in a relevant technical or analytical field.\nExperience with Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, or similar enterprise AI platforms.\nExperience with MLOps or LLMOps, including evaluation, observability, reliability, lifecycle management, and cost control.\nWorking knowledge of responsible AI, NIST AI RMF, privacy, security, and enterprise risk processes.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccess in this role means AI opportunities are assessed consistently, high-impact workflows are prototyped and validated, and approved solutions move through a disciplined path from prototype to production.\nThe right candidate will help ensure AI capabilities are reliable, measurable, supportable, cost-aware, and adopted effectively by the business.\nNotice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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