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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP, Data & AI - **Company:** LCS, LLC - **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $171,000.0 - $214,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Google Cloud, Snowflake, IT Architecture, Generative AI, AI Platforms, Data Analytics, Virtual Agents, Databricks - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=15dfa933f64cb9bf ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience * 10 or more years of progressive experience in data science, AI, analytics or related disciplines with at least 3-4 years in leadership. * Strong knowledge of generative AI, agentic AI, data science and emerging trends * Exceptional communication abilities with a proven record of presenting complex topics to executive and board-level audiences * Clear executive presence and ability to influence and align cross functional stakeholders. * Excellent business acumen and fluent in linking data initiatives to organizational strategy/value * Experience building, developing and leading multidisciplinary teams * Deep experience implementing advanced workloads in cloud, data, and AI platforms (Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.) * Excellent conceptual, analytical, objective judgment, and decision-making skills. * Proven ability to balance innovation, risk, governance, security, ethics, and business impact. * Demonstrated ability to lead change management, adoption, training across business and technical audiences.Experience managing technology budgets and vendor relationships ## Description LCS is looking for a visionary VP of Data & AI to lead the organization's transformation to becoming AI-native, spanning data analytics, data science, data governance, and AI. This leader is accountable for defining and executing enterprise AI strategy, driving high-impact AI solutions, and building a responsible AI program, all in direct service of measurable business outcomes. This role operates at the intersection of business and technology, influencing organizational strategy and elevating a culture where AI becomes core to how the company operates., * Define and own the enterprise data & AI strategy roadmap, unifying analytics, data science, data governance and AI under one coherent vision tied to business outcomes. * Lead the identification, prioritization, and scoping of high-impact AI and analytics opportunities through strong partnerships across the organization. * Work closely with the team to advance LCS's AI maturity by developing scalable approaches to agentic AI, and developing the next iteration of insight delivery at LCS * Develop and expand key external strategic partnerships, which may include relationships with universities, research institutions, data vendors, etc. * Develop and evolve team capabilities, enabling analysts to grow into agentic AI development and insight driven roles. * Lead and develop a department of high-performing, multi-disciplinary data and AI team. * In conjunction with director of data governance, elevate the AI governance program to ensure department and community readiness, secure & ethical practices, etc. * Drive cross-functional collaboration and position the function to be intentionally integrated within the various business areas to ensure capture of highest impact opportunities and knowledge * Partner with IT to shape and implement the next generation AI architecture and stack * Establish repeatable processes for intake, prioritization, solution delivery, and value measurement. * Own the department budget and ensure responsible resource allocation and demonstrable return on data/AI investments.Responsible for the effective management and leadership of a team. 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