Protection Strategies Incorporated · 3 days ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist - Mid
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expProtection Strategies Incorporated is dedicated to enhancing its staff with professional, talented individuals who support a unifying mission. The AI Specialist role focuses on applying artificial intelligence tools to improve business operations, efficiency, and outcomes, while ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI in various workflows.
ComputerInformation TechnologyRisk Management
Responsibilities
Strategically applies AI tools to optimize complex workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality and scalability of work products across functions
Independently determines when and how AI should be used, selecting appropriate tools and techniques based on business needs, data sensitivity, and risk considerations
Leverages AI to perform advanced analysis, synthesize large or complex datasets, and generate actionable insights that inform business decisions
Establishes repeatable, high-value AI use cases and refines them over time to improve consistency, accuracy, and outcomes
Exercises expert judgment in reviewing, validating, and refining AI-generated outputs to ensure they meet professional, operational, and compliance standards
Proactively evaluates emerging AI capabilities and assesses their practical applicability, risks, and benefits before integrating them into workflows
Enhances organizational effectiveness by identifying opportunities where AI can reduce manual effort, mitigate error, and improve decision quality—while recognizing when non-AI approaches are more appropriate
Serves as a subject matter resource for effective AI usage, sharing best practices and guidance to elevate overall AI maturity within the organization
Uses AI tools in alignment with company policies, data privacy standards, contractual obligations, and ethical guidelines
Exercises discretion when working with sensitive, confidential, or proprietary information
Demonstrates awareness of bias, data quality concerns, accuracy limitations, and risk considerations associated with AI-generated content
Ensures human oversight, review, and accountability for all AI-assisted work
Raises questions or concerns when AI use may present compliance, privacy, or quality risks
Participates in ongoing learning related to AI tools, responsible use, and data governance
Contributes to best practices for effective and ethical AI use within the organization
Applies feedback to refine AI-supported workflows and outputs
Supports documentation of AI-enabled processes as needed
Qualification
Required
3–6 years of professional experience applying AI tools in a business, operational, or analytical environment
Demonstrated experience using AI to support workflows such as research, analysis, drafting, summarization, or process improvement
Experience evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness in a professional setting
High School Diploma (required)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field, including: Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
AI or data-related certifications (e.g., Google, Microsoft, AWS, Coursera, edX)
Responsible AI or data ethics coursework/certifications
Automation or analytics certifications
Professional certificates in process improvement or digital transformation
Advanced degrees are a plus but not required
Benefits
Medical
HSA + HRA
Dental and Vision
Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Additional benefits as applicable
Company
Protection Strategies Incorporated
PSI is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that engages industry recognized professionals worldwide to provide comprehensive security solutions and personnel security expertise to the U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase