Description

The AI Systems Analyst at Cook County Health (CCH) serves as a subject matter expert in AI solutions, providing guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams. This role focuses on advising on best practices, supporting architecture creation, ensuring compliance, and optimizing AI capabilities. The AI Systems Analyst is responsible for fostering a culture of trust and responsible AI usage. CCH is a fast-paced, multi-priority environment where team members face new challenges daily.

 Responsibilities:
• Guide the full lifecycle of AI initiatives, from strategy to evaluation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of AI tools and platforms, advising on their effective use.
• Support AI data systems administration, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leaders to support scalable AI architecture design and implementation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and proactively mitigate potential AI risks.
• Analyze KPIs for AI initiatives and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT, data science, cybersecurity, and business teams to align AI strategies and integrate initiatives into digital transformation efforts.
• Advise leadership on best practices and provide technical support for AI-related architecture.
• Prepare reports on AI project status, including risk assessments and compliance metrics.
• Advocate for ethical AI practices and foster trust through transparency and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in establishing AI governance processes and support policy creation.
• Review and update CCH policies to integrate AI considerations, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and organizational objectives.
• Respond to AI-related information requests and support special projects.
• Perform other duties as needed to support departmental goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
• Communication: Clear communication skills to translate complex AI concepts into business-friendly language and support decision-making.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration and influence across teams, fostering a supportive environment.
• Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for AI projects.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy, compliance, and reliable AI system processes.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing priorities and technological shifts.
• Ethical Judgment: Commitment to responsible AI practices and fairness.
• Digital Dexterity: Quickly learns and applies advanced digital tools for AI analysis and implementation.
• Business Acumen: Aligns AI strategies with business objectives and drives value.
• Continuous Learning: Proactively stays updated on AI advancements and seeks growth opportunities.
• Proactive Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates potential AI risks.
• Team Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams to advance AI projects.
• Creativity: Encourages innovative solutions and uses data to inform improvements.
• Integrity: Promotes a culture of transparency and alignment with organizational values.
• Architectural Support: Provides expertise in best practices and supports AI architecture design.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. 

Requirements

Education Level And/or Relevant Experience 

· BA/BS Information Technology or relevant experience. 

· 5+ years of experience working on systems development projects ideally related to ML/AI/LLM

· Strong analytical and design skills with great written and oral communications skills

· Working knowledge of relational databases and data modeling with experience in writing SQL queries (views, procedures, functions). 

· Business Intelligence/Reporting working knowledge with ability to build customized complex data solutions. 

· Strong organization and prioritization skills