Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fellow
Salary
$22.00 Hourly
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
EDA-AI_Fellow_4.17.26
Department
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Opening Date
04/17/2026
Closing Date
5/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, USA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
oedit.info@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
The Office of Economic Development and International Trade ("OEDIT") fosters a positive business climate that encourages economic development through support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions support economic development efforts for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure the continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.
Description of Job
The AI Fellow will lead a high-priority summer project to synthesize and analyze the Opportunity Now themes and data needs associated with the Opportunity Now grant program. Since its inception, the program has received over 750 applications representing a cross-section of Colorado's business, workforce, and education ecosystems.
The goal is to use AI and advanced data analytics to "deep dive" into these applications, identifying the themes that connect Colorado's industries, educational institutions, and community partners. The successful candidate will transform raw application data into actionable insights that will shape the program's final evaluation. This role will have the opportunity to participate in a cohort of AI Fellows through Colorado Thrives to support expanded learning and increase the sophistication of using AI as related to Talent Innovation and OEDIT.
Key Responsibilities
Thematic Analysis: Develop and deploy AI-driven text analysis tools (NLP) to categorize themes, regional trends, and innovative workforce models across 750+ grant applications.
Ecosystem Mapping: Build a comprehensive database and visual map of all businesses, subrecipients, and community partners engaged through the Opportunity Now network.
Stakeholder Identification: Extract and verify information for key industry and education partners to ensure a robust directory of impact for the Talent Innovation team.
Evaluation Contribution: Draft technical and narrative sections of the Opportunity Now Final Report, translating themes into clear, compelling stories of regional impact.
Process Optimization: Recommend AI workflows for operational processes to improve the speed and accuracy of application review and partner tracking.
Other duties as assigned in relation to operational implementation of AI projects across OEDIT
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python or R, with experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and large-scale data cleaning.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to take qualitative narrative text (grant proposals) and extract quantitative trends and structured data.
Communication: Strong writing skills to contribute to executive-level reports; ability to explain technical AI findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Passion for Impact: An interest in economic development, workforce equity, and how state-level funding can "seed" transformative change.
Supplemental Information
Pay Rate: $22.00/hr
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System.
Status: Part-time (hours to be coordinated with the Talent Innovation team).
Hybrid Flexibility: This role is designed as a hybrid position, allowing for a mix of remote work and in-person collaboration at our Denver office.
Tools: A dedicated computer/laptop will be provided for the duration of the fellowship to ensure access to necessary state systems and data security.
Equipment: State-issued laptop provided
Benefits
Fellow qualify for choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous State contribution
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us
Application
Please submit your resume and a cover letter. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.
Please note that each agencys contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Colorado Residency: Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that employees in the state personnel system reside in Colorado unless the work to be performed is primarily within 30 miles of Colorado's border. Ongoing remote work outside of Colorado is not allowed except for positions required to work permanently out of state because the State is required to conduct business in the other state. Any work performed out-of-state for other extenuating circumstances is permissible only on a temporary, non-permanent basis and shall not exceed eight weeks in a calendar year. These arrangements must be approved by the Executive Director and HR Director. I live in Colorado or plan to move to Colorado if I accept this position.
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