Lead Systems Analyst - AI

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 02-07-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume at the time of the application. Applications that do not include a chronological resume by the closing date of the recruitment will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration for this recruitment.

The City of Tucson does not provide VISA sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be provided for this position. Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area, if applicable.

**Save the date: Highest scoring applicants will be invited to attend a virtual interview to be held on February 17, 2026.

Candidates who are successful in the first round of interviews will be invited to participate in an in-person interview on the week to follow the first round. Interview details will be provided at the time of invitation; however, please note that interviews will be held in person in Tucson, Arizona.

Recruiter contact information: If you have any questions, please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520 )837-4303 or Liliana.Almeraz@tucsonaz.gov.

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Lead Systems Analyst – Artificial Intelligence (AI) position at the City of Tucson’s Information Technology Department is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions. This hybrid role combines strategic product ownership with deep technical expertise. This position will be responsible for shaping the roadmap of AI-driven products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building scalable, ethical, and impactful solutions that solve real-world problems. In addition to new development, they’ll also oversee the administration and ongoing maintenance of existing AI systems to ensure performance, reliability, and alignment with evolving business needs.

Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Administrator. This position does not supervise. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads user adoption training for AI systems and resources, along with cross-functional teams for rollout of AI systems. Mentors, provides guidance and feedback to staff.

• Defines and owns the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for AI initiatives.

• Translates business needs into technical requirements and business strategies.

• Designs, develops, and deploys AI models and applications using modern frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face).

• Administers and maintains existing AI projects, ensuring operational stability, performance optimization, and timely updates.

• Oversees AI operations responsibilities such as model monitoring, retraining, and governance.

• Designs and configures data pipelines, APIs (Advanced Programming Interface), and structured or unstructured data.

• Enables AI integration with core city systems.

• Ensures compliance with AI governance standards, including fairness, transparency, and privacy.

• Monitors performance, gathers feedback, and iterates product features.

• Conducts research on emerging AI trends, tools, and technologies.

• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: Five (5) years of relevant experience

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on AI/ML

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Management Information Systems, or related field

Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or NLP applications

Proven experience as a Product Owner or Technical Product Manager in AI or data-driven products

Strong proficiency in Python an