Audit Innovation Senior

AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Join our team and make a positive difference in your community by promoting better government for all Arizona’s citizens. We look forward to working with you!

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• Lead the design, developing, testing, and optimization of machine learning and other artificial intelligence (AI) models and algorithms tailored to meet auditing needs under the supervision and direction of IT management and in coordination with our business process areas.
• Performing or overseeing Exploratory Data Analysis to identify valuable insights and patterns to give project direction to IT management, and utilizing data preprocessing techniques such as data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to develop team members. Collaborate with IT management, cross-functional technology teams and end users to design, develop, and optimize solutions, including pipelines, models, and other projects.
• Develop advanced functionalities that utilize Python, leveraging EDA and ML libraries, as well as other AI services, primarily Azure AI services and services that can be implemented on the Azure platform.
• Develop and review code and comprehensive solutions primarily using source code development, version control, and collaboration tools and technologies, including Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Dev Ops, and Git Hub.
• Apply MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) best practices throughout the experimental and production phases of AI/ML model development.
• Document processes, steps, and outcomes throughout projects, create clear and concise data visualizations that enhance analysis, and ensure team members follow these practices.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI technologies and methodologies.
• Develop and deliver training and coaching sessions for team members and end-users.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, or other similar IT-related field.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience in developing and implementing artificial intelligence systems, with focus on machine learning and neural networks.
• Experience in supervising staff and coordinating cross-functional projects is preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure, particularly Azure OpenAI/ML Foundry, is preferred.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, and other scripting languages. Familiarity with productivity tools such as Power Shell is a plus.
• Experience writing/optimizing SQL queries and working with relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server).
• Experience with AI frameworks and ML development tools such as sci-kit learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch, Keras, and others.
• Familiarity with statistics and data science concepts including EDA, ETL/data pipelines, statistical testing, and Machine Learning modeling.
• Deep understanding of Language Models and how to apply to particular use cases.
• Ability to develop full-stack web-based or web-enabled applications, preferably directly but at a minimum having the aptitude to work with web developers and provide detailed guidance and review as to the sufficiency of these solutions for the project objectives.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability…