AI and Business Intelligence & Performance Manager

The Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking to hire an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business Intelligence & Performance Manager. This position will serve as a local coordinator to ensure AOT applies Agency of Digital Services AI policies, goals, strategies, standards and guidelines in a consistent manner to improve transportation outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the identification of AOT AI champions for each Division and creation of an AI Governance group or Community of Practice within AOT.
• Provide oversight and leadership and facilitate the development of AOTs AI 5-year roadmap.
• Supervision of the Business Intelligence and Performance section.
• Leadership role in portfolio management and data analytics and visualization using a variety of tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Power Apps.
• Oversight of Agency data management and data governance.
• Serve as Agency Performance Accountability Liaison aligning strategy between Agency performance system, programmatic performance budgeting and Agency strategy.

The work is performed with a dynamic team that supports Agency values of Safety, Professional Development, Innovation, Customer Service, and Equity. This position will have access to a hybrid telework model which requires at least one in person day per week as well as additional activities which may require in-person work at the Dill Building Berlin, Vermont or at other Agency occupied buildings throughout the State.

If you enjoy working in a strengths-based team, developing vision, investing in other leaders, working collaboratively with a wide variety of employees, and working in an energetic and continuous improvement type environment, we encourage you to apply!

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 29 will be $39.66 per hour.

This position, AI and Business Intelligence & Performance Manager (Job Requisition #52811), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Christine Hetzel at christine.hetzel@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed in offices, and in the eld. Incumbents should possess private means of transportation. Attendance at public meetings and hearings is required. Evening or weekend work will be required. A variety of strong adversarial opinions may be encountered.

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, data analysis, business management, or related field AND four (4) or more years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science or analysis, organizational development, or policy and program development.

OR

Six (6) or more years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science or analysis, business performance and development, or policy and program development.

Master's degree or higher in relevant field.

Experience with Microsoft Power Platform.

Experience supervising, managing, or leading teams.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

* 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families

* Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

* State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)

* Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

* Low cost group life insurance

* Incentive-based Wellness Program

* Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.