AI Innovation Engineer

Job Description

PSRS/PEERS is seeking an innovative, highly skilled, and forward-thinking AI Innovation Engineer to join our Information & Technology Team. In this pivotal technical role, you will design and deliver automation solutions, intelligent digital agents, and data‑driven capabilities that accelerate modernization across the organization. Working under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), you will directly shape how PSRS/PEERS leverages emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, strengthen governance, and improve the user experience for staff and members across Missouri’s public education community.

As the AI Innovation Engineer, you will build sustainable digital workflows and AI‑enhanced automations that reduce manual effort, protect institutional knowledge, and improve the reliability of critical processes. You will integrate automation with analytics, ensure strong data governance, collaborate across departments, and provide expertise that supports secure, thoughtful digital transformation. Your work will enable faster project delivery, intuitive user experiences, and long‑term operational resilience throughout the organization.

$112,756 - $140,945 annually. Pay within this advertised range is commensurate with education, experience, and technical proficiency.

Full‑time with benefits.

Jefferson City, Missouri.

PSRS/PEERS is the largest defined benefit pension system in Missouri, proudly serving more than 300,000 members statewide. We partner with public school districts to provide secure and reliable retirement benefits to Missouri’s educators and education employees—ensuring financial stability through every stage of their careers and beyond.

Our Information Technology Team operates from our newly remodeled and expanded headquarters at 3210 West Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. The facility features state‑of‑the‑art technology, advanced security infrastructure, ergonomic work spaces, and open collaboration areas designed to support teamwork and innovative problem‑solving. We offer a flexible, employee‑focused work environment with ample on‑site parking and scheduling flexibility within our standard office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

As the AI Innovation Engineer, you will bring structure, reliability, and innovation to the organization’s automation and AI ecosystem. You will design modern digital workflows, build intelligent agents, and establish the standards that ensure secure, governed, and well‑managed automation across departments. This role blends technical development, solution architecture, cross‑functional collaboration, and ongoing optimization.

You will partner closely with Business Systems Analysts, Data Analysts, Project Managers, and end users to identify opportunities for automation and translate those needs into high‑performance digital solutions. You will evaluate emerging technologies, assess their organizational impact, and introduce new approaches to streamline operations. Your work will ensure that automation is not only technically sound, but also sustainable, measurable, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities.

• Designing scalable automation and AI‑powered digital agents that reduce manual workloads and activate modernization goals.
• Improving organizational agility by accelerating turnaround times for repeatable processes.
• Strengthening governance by embedding data accuracy, security, and auditability into digital workflows.
• Enhancing employee experience through intuitive automations that eliminate friction and streamline work.
• Ensuring that digital solutions are monitored, optimized, and upgraded for long‑term sustainability.

The ideal candidate for this position will combine hands‑on technical skills with strong analytical reasoning, collaboration abilities, and a deep understanding of automation best practices.

• Associate degree in Information Technology and at least 5 years of IT experience, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field and a…