Jr AI Innovation Analyst

About This Role

This is an entry-to-early career role focused on exploring emerging AI technologies, generating ideas, and supporting the evaluation and prototyping of AI-driven solutions for the State of Texas. The role bridges ideas, research, and practical experimentation to create business efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor trends in AI, machine learning, automation, and emerging technologies
• Generate and document innovative AI use cases aligned to business needs
• Assist in evaluating AI tools, platforms, and vendors
• Support proof-of-concept (POC) development and pilot projects
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business ideas into experientable concepts
• Help define problem statements, success criteria, and expected outcomes for AI initiatives
• Create clear, concise summaries of AI concepts for business stakeholders
• Participate in ideation workshops, brainstorming sessions, and innovation forums
• Maintain a catalog of potential AI opportunities and experiments
• Assist in measuring outcomes and documenting lessons learned from pilots

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong interest in artificial intelligence, automation, and digital innovation
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to experiment
• Basic understanding of AI concepts such as machine learning, generative AI, and automation
• Strong writing and presentation skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Entry-to-early career role

Nice to Have

• Exposure to tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Azure AI, AWS AI, Google AI, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with data, analytics, or visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with design thinking, innovation labs, or hackathons
• Internship or project work involving AI, analytics, or digital transformation

Skills

* Required skills