AI Solutions Analyst

AI Solutions Analyst – Downtown Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System is one of the top pension systems in the United States. We are passionate about creating technical solutions that solve complex problems and drive real-world impact.  As the AI Solutions Analyst, you will be a key resource helping guide the adoption of AI solutions to support business processes, operational efficiency, and associate productivity across the organization.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the IT Manager – Enterprise Architecture, this roleis responsible for researching, evaluating, designing, and implementing scalable and responsible artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions.  The AI Solutions Analyst will partner closely withbusiness processors, architects, developers, data teams and stakeholders to assess use cases and recommend tools aligned with organization strategy. The position also serves as a subject matter resource, provides training and guidance to staff, and contributes to the organization’s long-term AI strategy to ensure sustainable value realization.  In this role you will have a chance to directly influence and help shape OPERS’ long-term AI strategy, standards, and responsible AI practices.

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What You’ll Bring

• At least 4 years of professional experience in AI, machine learning, software development, full-stack engineering, systems analysis, or a related technical role.
• Demonstrated experience with AI, machine learning, or predictive analytics concepts.
• Experience evaluating third-party technology vendors or tools and making recommendations.
• Familiarity with data privacy, information security, and risk management concepts related to emerging technologies.
• Curiosity, aptitude, and genuine enthusiasm for applying AI technologies to solve real-world business problems and advance organizational goals.
• A practical, value-driven mindset—focused on when and how AI should be applied responsibly to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Ability to think critically about AI limitations, risks, and trade-offs, not just capabilities.
• Strong interest in staying current with emerging AI trends, tools, and best practices, and translating them into meaningful improvements for the organization.
• Comfort working in evolving problem spaces where use cases, data, and technology are still being shaped.

What OPERS offers

• A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with team members who are very knowledgeable and want to see you succeed
• A rewarding career with a stable organization
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary between $89,148.80 – $111,404.80!
• Excellent benefits and programs designed to support you and your family’s well-being including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
• Pension plan plus 457(b) retirement account with company match opportunity
• Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking
• Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with up to 3 days remote!

Who We Are

Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefit programs. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow and those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.

As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you'll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures.

Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio, which proudly services over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources. Apply today to join our team!