Senior Director, AI Systems Engineering

Senior Director, AI Systems Engineering at MAXIMUS in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Maximus has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director, AI Systems Engineering to join the Maximus AI Accelerator supporting the enterprise at large. We are looking for an accomplished hands-on technical leader and team player to be a part of the AI Accelerator team. You will be responsible for architecting and optimizing scalable, secure AI systems and integrating AI models in production using ModelOps best practices, ensuring systems are resilient, compliant, and efficient. This role requires strong systems thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage risk and change in complex environments. Success depends on cross-functional collaboration, strategic communication, and adaptability in fast-paced, evolving technology landscapes. This position will be focused on strategic company-wide initiatives but will play a role in project delivery and capture solutioning (i.e., leaning in on existing or future projects and providing solutioning to capture new work) in addition to managing and expanding our AI Accelerator portfolio and capabilities. This is a remote position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading the AI & Data Accelerators enterprise portfolio, managing engagements in terms of scope, deliverables, budget, and enterprise commitments.
• Develop end-to-end process improvement strategy and manage execution of strategy and operational direction.
• Responsible for managing a portfolio of work related to various AI solutions in support of the AI Strategy working with stakeholders across Maximus.
• Interact with internal stakeholders both within and outside of immediate team to achieve results and drive and execution vision and goals of the team.
• Develop detailed project schedules coordinating multiple parties to deliver projects on time or early and at or under budget.
• Responsible for professional development by providing coaching and identifying new opportunities for growth for direct reports.
• Monitor performance of team members according to established monitoring standards; conduct performance appraisals, make decisions on personnel actions including hiring, firing and disciplinary actions.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Requirements:

• Implement strategic goals established by leadership; lead, develop, collaborate, and advance the applied and responsible use of AI, ML and data science solutions throughout the enterprise; determine the right fit of tools, technologies, processes, and

Job Posting:

JC291591825

Posted On:

May 09, 2026

Updated On:

May 09, 2026