Enterprise AI & Data Systems Manager

Ventura County • Ventura, CA

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About The Position

The Enterprise AI & Data Systems Manager will help shape how Ventura County evaluates, designs, implements, and responsibly uses artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, and enterprise data technologies. The position leads AI pilots and proof-of-concept efforts, supports development of the County’s AI and data strategy, and helps establish governance, security, and operational standards for successful implementation. The role collaborates with business and technical stakeholders, evaluates emerging technologies, develops recommendations, and supervises staff supporting these initiatives.

The Information Technology Services department partners with County departments and agencies to deliver secure, innovative, and reliable technology solutions. Its work includes project and portfolio management, business process improvement, enterprise applications, voice and data infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk and vulnerability management, technology consulting, contract management, and strategic IT staffing.

This is a management classification and is not eligible for overtime compensation. There is currently one regular, full-time vacancy. The recruitment list may also be used to fill future regular, temporary, fixed-term, and intermittent vacancies for this and similarly situated positions.

Requirements

• Extensive professional-level experience coupled with education or training as a systems designer and programmer; database designer and modeler developing client/server applications using Unix and Windows operating systems, in a relational database environment such as SYBASE or DMS, and using an object-oriented programming language such as PowerBuilder and CASE tools.
• Work experience in at least two of the following areas: systems design and development; data architecture and modeling; enterprise application development; cloud or data platforms; or related technologies within complex enterprise environments.
• Work experience with generative artificial intelligence platforms, AI-enabled applications, AI/data readiness initiatives, or closely related AI technologies.
• Work experience in at least one of the following: generative AI platforms or AI-enabled productivity tools or AI/data readiness initiatives or related technology; modern data platforms; cloud-based data environments; or data Lakehouse concepts, design, and implementation.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the County to conduct studies or troubleshoot, if required.
• Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.
• Ability to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines, if required.
• Thorough knowledge of AI solution architecture, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, AI agents and orchestration, APIs and enterprise integration patterns, identity and access management, and AI monitoring and operationalization.
• Thorough knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, generative AI platforms, AI-enabled productivity tools, automation technologies, sandbox and proof-of-concept environments, and responsible use of enterprise data in AI-enabled systems.
• Thorough knowledge of security, privacy, governance, and operational considerations related to AI adoption.
• Thorough knowledge of database technology, data modeling, metadata management, data quality, data governance, data integrations, data warehouse and Lakehouse concepts, business intelligence, self-service analytics, and tools supporting enterprise systems, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate AI-related tools and platforms and develop recommendations for responsible adoption.
• Ability to coordinate, pilot, test, and develop sandbox environments; assess data readiness; identify security, privacy, governance, and operational risks; and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise and train staff and plan and direct the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective relations with others, analyze complex data and business processes, and prepare and present reports and recommendations.
• Ability to develop standards, procedures, and guidelines for data systems, analytics platforms, AI tool evaluation, sandbox testing, and responsible development of AI-enabled solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
• Work experience in both public and private sectors.
• Certification in project management.
• Working knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)/Service Management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-enabled tools, platforms, and services for alignment with County business needs, security, privacy, governance, integration, supportability, and operational readiness.
• Develop technical recommendations on architecture, selection, configuration, testing, deployment, and appropriate use of AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, data platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Design and coordinate AI tests, pilots, proof-of-concept efforts, and sandbox environments with security, infrastructure, application, data governance, and business stakeholders.
• Support AI strategy and roadmap planning by advising on data platform needs, governance requirements, integration patterns, analytics readiness, tool evaluation, and responsible use of enterprise data.
• Establish and maintain data repositories, data catalogs, data dictionaries, metadata directories, and documentation for enterprise data systems, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled use cases.
• Support planning and implementation of enterprise data and analytical platforms, including data warehouses, data Lakehouses, business intelligence, self-service analytics, and related data integration environments.
• Define and document data structures, relationships, business rules, authorized uses, data lineage, ownership, classifications, and operational requirements.
• Participate in customer requirement sessions to identify business rules, data resources, reporting and analytical needs, automation opportunities, and AI-enabled use cases.
• Review proposed data integrations, dashboards, automation efforts, AI tools, and AI-enabled use cases for alignment with County standards, security requirements, governance practices, and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging data, analytics, automation, and AI technologies; document findings; and present recommendations.
• Prepare and present reports, standards, findings, recommendations, and implementation options related to data systems, analytics platforms, AI readiness, tool evaluation, and sandbox requirements.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• General salary increases of 3.5% on December 20, 2026, and 3.5% on December 19, 2027.
• Educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for a graduate degree, subject to eligibility.
• Annual leave of 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after five years of service.
• Option to redeem up to 100 hours of annual leave per year after using 80 hours in the preceding 12 months.
• Eligibility to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 plan; this position is eligible for up to a 3% match on 401(k) contributions.
• Flexible allowance credit of up to $26,626.86 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for reimbursement of eligible dependent-care and healthcare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• County Retirement Plan and Social Security contributions by both the County and employees; reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems if eligible.
• 13 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed