AI Developer Integration VBP

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Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA (Onsite or Hybrid depending on department policy).

Job Summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a highly skilled AI Developer specializing in workflow development and system integration to design, build, and deploy AI‑enabled automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and enhance public‑service delivery. This role focuses on integrating AI capabilities into existing city systems, creating intelligent workflows, and supporting digital transformation initiatives across departments.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a public‑service mindset, ensuring AI solutions are secure, transparent, and aligned with city governance and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

AI Workflow Development

• Design, build, and deploy AI‑powered workflows that automate routine tasks, enhance decision‑making, and improve service delivery.
• Develop intelligent process automation solutions using AI/ML models, NLP tools, and workflow orchestration platforms.
• Create reusable workflow components, APIs, and automation modules to support citywide scalability.
• Optimize existing workflows to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.

System Integration & Platform Engineering

• Integrate AI solutions with enterprise systems, databases, cloud platforms, and third‑party applications.
• Develop and maintain APIs, connectors, and data pipelines that support AI‑driven automation.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure seamless interoperability between AI tools and municipal systems.
• Support cloud‑based AI deployments, including monitoring, scaling, and lifecycle management.

AI Model Implementation & Support

• Implement machine learning and NLP models into production workflows.
• Conduct data preparation, feature engineering, and model evaluation to support workflow automation.
• Monitor model performance and retrain or refine models as needed.
• Document model behavior, workflow logic, and integration points for transparency and auditability.

Collaboration, Governance & Responsible AI

• Work closely with city departments to identify automation opportunities and translate operational needs into AI‑enabled solutions.
• Ensure all AI workflows comply with city policies, cybersecurity standards, and responsible AI guidelines.
• Support ethical AI practices, including transparency, fairness, and human‑in‑the‑loop controls.
• Provide training and technical guidance to staff on AI‑enabled tools and workflow capabilities.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; OR 6 or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5+ years of experience in AI development, workflow automation, or system integration.
• Proficiency with Python, APIs, SQL, and automation frameworks.
• Experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑learn) and workflow platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Airflow, UiPath, or similar).
• Strong understanding of system integration, data pipelines, and cloud‑based AI services.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Successful background and drug screening check.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in local government, public‑sector IT, or civic‑tech environments.
• Knowledge of municipal systems such as ERP platforms, permitting systems, asset management tools, or public safety applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure AI, AWS AI services, or Google Cloud AI tools.
• Familiarity with RPA platforms, orchestration tools, or low‑code automation environments.
• Certifications in AI/ML, cloud technologies, workflow automation, or data engineering.

Core Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Workflow Design & Integration
• Communication & Collaboration
• Ethical and Responsible AI Awareness

Physical Demands Or Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

About ZelTech

Founded in 1988 by Ret. Col. Jack L. Ezzell Jr., Zel Technologies is a trusted leader in national security, providing comprehensive research, development, engineering, and operational support to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal agencies. Originally focused on leveraging operational and software expertise to improve time-critical targeting capabilities for the military, the company advanced its capabilities to provide scientific and HUMINT expertise for CBRNE collection and analysis. In the wake of 9/11, Zel Technologies rapidly expanded its capabilities to provide turnkey ISR support services to US Special Operations Forces (SOF), as well as advanced technical & operational intelligence, physical & data science, and engineering support services to the greater Intelligence and SOF Communities supporting global counterterrorism and CWMD operations.

Today, Zel Technologies remains at the forefront of intelligence missions, advancing CWMD and global counterterrorism efforts, while also addressing emerging threats posed by near-peer adversaries. Our team remains committed to delivering adaptive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions across multiple domains, in alignment with the mission priorities of the U.S. Government and its partner nations.

Our Mission

Through our commitment to innovation and quality, our skilled teams deliver robust, technology driven solutions and insights that empower our customers to overcome complex challenges and achieve their mission objectives.

Our Workforce

ZelTech team members represent a wide range of backgrounds, skills, experience, and personalities bound together by common objectives and mutual respect. You will join a caring community of professionals, including many military veterans who challenge and support each other in seeking the right solutions to important matters.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k immediate vesting with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonuses for performance
• Voluntary life/accidental death & dismemberment
• Educational assistance and special training programs
• Voluntary benefits (accidental, critical illness, whole life)
• Group life insurance (Company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (Company paid)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Leave, Jury Duty, and Military Leave
• Health and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Employee discounts on various services and products

Equal Opportunities

ZelTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, genetic predisposition, or any other basis protected by law.