Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

We are seeking a contractor to deliver AI solutions that enhance productivity and engineering efficiency across the business. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to support AI use cases from concept through deployment and adoption.

• Partner with product managers and developers to support AI solution delivery across the product lifecycle.
• Help define, document, and communicate clear business and technical requirements.
• Support the implementation of AI use cases using approved enterprise AI tools.
• Contribute to the coordinated execution of AI initiatives across engineering teams.
• Create, test, and refine prompts for generative AI applications.
• Participate in prompt tuning and experimentation to improve model outputs.
• Assist with integrating AI services and models into applications and workflows using APIs.
• Build small prototypes, scripts, or workflow automations.
• Explain technical concepts in a clear, practical way for non-technical stakeholders.
• Support training, demos, and coaching to help teams adopt AI tools effectively.
• Identify opportunities where AI can streamline work, reduce effort, or improve outcomes.
• Coordinate pilots in each organization to onboard teams for AI adoption.
• Drive adoption of AI tools across the organization through effective communication and demonstrations.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in data science, analytics, automation, or AI-related work.
• Proficiency in AI, API usage, and AI activities.
• Strong communication skills, especially when explaining technical topics to non-technical audiences.

• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts, including large language models and prompt engineering.
• Foundational ability to read and write code for prototypes, automation, or simple integrations.
• Understanding of APIs and how to connect scripts or tools to external services.
• Exposure to workflow automation tools such as Power Automate, Logic Apps, or Zapier.
• Awareness of Agile, Lean, or XP delivery methodologies.
• Ability to identify high-value AI use cases and support ideation and scoping.
• Coursework, internships, or hands-on experience in data science, analytics, automation, or AI.

The work environment involves collaborating with multiple general managers and stakeholders to drive the adoption of AI tools across the organization. The role includes coordinating pilots for AI tool onboarding and providing training and demonstrations to facilitate effective use. The team practices a Kanban-style approach to tasks with daily standups, emphasizing priority management and flexibility.

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

The pay range for this position is $42.25 - $42.25/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

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