Enterprise AI & Data Systems Manager

Salary : $128,655.89 - $180,135.89 Annually
Location : Ventura, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1547ITS-26AA (SNG)
Department: Information Technology Services Department
Opening Date: 10/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
The Position
The Enterprise AI & Data Systems Manager will help shape how the County evaluates, designs, implements, and responsibly uses artificial intelligence, automation, analytics, and enterprise data technologies. This position will lead AI pilots and proof-of-concept efforts, support the development of the County's AI and data strategy, and help establish the governance, security, and operational standards needed for successful implementation. The role will also collaborate with business an technical stakeholders, evaluate emerging technologies, develop recommendations, and supervise staff supporting these initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is forward-thinking technology leader with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence, enterprise data, analytics, automation, and responsible technology adoption. They will be skilled at evaluating emerging tools, identifying security, privacy, governance, and operational risks, and translating complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be collaborative leader who can build strong relationships, guide cross-functional initiatives, develop standards and procedures, and effectively supervise and develop staff. The ideal candidate will also have strong hands-on technical experience designing, integrating, and implementing AI-enabled solutions within complex enterprise environments.

Payroll Title: Data Systems Manager

Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification differs from that of a Senior Data Analyst in that the latter provides installation, maintenance, and support to specific physical data bases.

Educational Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for educational incentive of 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% based on completion of an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree that is not require for the classification.

Data Systems Manager is a management position and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, and Intermittent vacancies for
this and similarly situated positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular, full-time, vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULEOpening Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend on when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants to meet business needs.
Examples Of Duties
Below is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification. These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

• Evaluates AI-enabled tools, platforms and services for alignment with County business needs, security, privacy, governance, integration, supportability, and operational readiness.
• Develops technical recommendations regarding the architecture, selection, configuration, testing deployment, and appropriate use of AI-enabled tools, automation technologies, data platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Designs and coordinates AI tests, pilot, proof-of-concept, and sandbox environments in partnership with security, infrastructure, application, data governance, and business stakeholders.
• Supports 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.
• Establishes and maintains data repositories, data catalogs, data dictionaries, metadata directories, and documentation supporting enterprise data systems, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled use case.
• Supports planning and implementation of enterprise data and analytical platforms, including data warehouse, data Lakehouse, business intelligence, self-service analytics, and related data integration environments.
• Defines and documents data structures, relationships, business rules, authorized uses, data lineage, ownership, classifications, and operational requirements.
• Participates in customer requirement sessions to identify business rules, data resources, reporting needs, analytic requirements, automation opportunities, and AI-enabled use cases.
• Reviews 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.
• Coordinates with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate emerging data, analytics, automation, and AI technologies; documents findings; and presents recommendations.
• Prepares and presents reports, standards, findings, recommendations, and implementation options related to data systems, analytics platforms, AI readiness, tool evaluation, and sandbox requirements.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate staff.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
Education, Training, and Experience
Extensive professional level experience coupled with education/training as a systems designer and programmer; data base designer and modeler developing client/server applications using Unix and Windows operating systems, in a relational data base environment such as SYBASE or DMS and using an object-oriented programming language, such as PowerBuilder and CASE tools.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Work experience with at least two (2) or more of the following:
  • Systems design and development; OR
  • Data architecture and modeling; OR
  • Enterprise application development; OR
  • 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; and at least one (1) or more of the following:
  • Generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms or AI-enabled productivity tools or AI/data readiness initiatives or related technology; OR
  • Modern data platforms; OR
  • Cloud-based data environments; OR
  • Data Lakehouse concepts designs and implementation.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California driver license.
• May be required to travel within the County to conduct studies or troubleshoot.
• May be required to work long hours to resolve production problems or meet project deadlines.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

The following are highly desirable:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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; AI monitoring and operationalization;
• Artificial intelligence concepts; generative AI platforms; AI-enabled productivity tools;
• Automation technologies; sandbox and proof-of-concept environments; responsible use of enterprise data in AI enabled systems;
• Security, privacy, governance, and operational considerations related to AI adoptions;
• Database technology; data modeling, metadata management; data quality; data governance; data integrations; data warehouse and Lakehouse concepts;
• Business intelligence, self-service analytics; and tools used to support enterprise systems, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives.

Comprehensive ability to:

• Evaluate AI-related tools and platforms, develop recommendations for responsible adoption; coordinate, pilot, test, and sandbox environments;
• Assess data and readiness; identify security, privacy, governance, and operational risk; and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Supervise and trains staff, plan and direct the work of others;
• Maintain effective relations with others;
• Analyze complex data and business processes;
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations;
• Develops standards, procedures, and guidelines for data systems, analytics platforms, AI tool evaluation, sandbox testing, and responsible development of AI-enabled solutions.

Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by the County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply online, please refer to our web site at . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

INFORMATION FOR TRANSFER CANDIDATES: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click for additional information.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the examination process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are t