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At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Purpose
As an Senior AI Data Specialist, you are responsible for supporting and driving the use of AI tool sets to define, develop, manage, and improve NiCE Enlighten AI’s data solutions. In this capacity, you will act as an Interaction Analytics data expert who understands key data development and the impact of downstream cases and value to be derived from having data generated from unstructured interactions. You will partner closely with the Customer Engagement Analytics (CEA) Research, Product and Services teams blending your data expertise with best-in-class technology advancements and client insights to accomplish the team’s objectives. Senior AI Data Specialists are experts in the value and insights from structured data derived from unstructured Customer Experience (CX) interactions. It’s that expertise, along with technical fluency that allow the Enlighten AI data team to build scalable out of the box data structures that dive operational and measurable outcomes. The range of responsibility includes the development of the underlying data structures, along with the ability to understand new and evolving client requests for improvement and the ability to incorporate those needs into a successful build and execution plan for your domain expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually inquisitive, with strong communication, organization, analytical and technical capabilities. As a self-starter, they are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to learn and validate evolving toolsets while maintaining focus on what success looks like with our ultimate goals for data solutions. As they gain and maintain system and data expertise, the role will continue to open up for direct client interactions, feedback capture and build plans.
Primary Functions/Responsibilities
- Serve as the (team) focal point for the development of pre-defined data structures for automated analysis of large sets of CX interactions across all channels (audio, chat, email, social, etc.).
- Support validations of completed and evolving data structures to ensure high standards for precision and recall are met
- Test evolving tools from Research that support the development of the data structures.
- Provide feedback to the Research and Product teams on how we continue to evolve tooling and data integration with CEA products.
- Work with client requirements to understand new requests and how we can or cannot meet them.
- Some team members may work directly with clients as a Subject Matter Expert to discuss data solutions, expectations and best practices.
- Educate field teams (Consulting and Customer Success) on data solutions, definitions, best practices, etc.
- Provide input on the use of developed data models for both Product and Field teams to optimize the use of developed data assets.
- As the Enlighten AI team is focused on Data Innovation, team members may be asked to support other projects, solutions and/or deployments using other Enlighten AI solutions.
- The discussed Research Toolsets are primarily focused on customized topic and semantic modeling components that provide a system driven approach to defining datapoints that matter within CX interactions.
- AI Data Specialists utilize the output of these tools to create a range of datapoints and provide feedback to improve the accuracy and usability of the system’s outputs.
- AI Data Specialists are experts in the data, not the underlying AI algorithms and applications (i.e. Data Scientists).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelors degree in Management, Finance, Business Intelligence / Analytics, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
Required Experience/Skills
- 7+ years of consultative account/program management experience and/or significant experience with business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization as a services provider
- Experience with use of technology to build and analyze datasets for operational outcomes
- Experience with the development, positioning and quantification of operational recommendations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to create and deliver polished presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to different levels of audience
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines when supporting requests that create competing priorities
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate comfortably across all levels of corporate structure
- Ability to work with sales executives and assist with opportunities as subject matter expert
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and work in a self-directed manner
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Management Consulting
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
ABOUT NiCE
NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.
Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.
NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Purpose
As an Senior AI Data Specialist, you are responsible for supporting and driving the use of AI tool sets to define, develop, manage, and improve NiCE Enlighten AI’s data solutions. In this capacity, you will act as an Interaction Analytics data expert who understands key data development and the impact of downstream cases and value to be derived from having data generated from unstructured interactions. You will partner closely with the Customer Engagement Analytics (CEA) Research, Product and Services teams blending your data expertise with best-in-class technology advancements and client insights to accomplish the team’s objectives. Senior AI Data Specialists are experts in the value and insights from structured data derived from unstructured Customer Experience (CX) interactions. It’s that expertise, along with technical fluency that allow the Enlighten AI data team to build scalable out of the box data structures that dive operational and measurable outcomes. The range of responsibility includes the development of the underlying data structures, along with the ability to understand new and evolving client requests for improvement and the ability to incorporate those needs into a successful build and execution plan for your domain expertise. The ideal candidate is intellectually inquisitive, with strong communication, organization, analytical and technical capabilities. As a self-starter, they are not afraid to roll up their sleeves to learn and validate evolving toolsets while maintaining focus on what success looks like with our ultimate goals for data solutions. As they gain and maintain system and data expertise, the role will continue to open up for direct client interactions, feedback capture and build plans.
Primary Functions/Responsibilities
- Serve as the (team) focal point for the development of pre-defined data structures for automated analysis of large sets of CX interactions across all channels (audio, chat, email, social, etc.).
- Support validations of completed and evolving data structures to ensure high standards for precision and recall are met
- Test evolving tools from Research that support the development of the data structures.
- Provide feedback to the Research and Product teams on how we continue to evolve tooling and data integration with CEA products.
- Work with client requirements to understand new requests and how we can or cannot meet them.
- Some team members may work directly with clients as a Subject Matter Expert to discuss data solutions, expectations and best practices.
- Educate field teams (Consulting and Customer Success) on data solutions, definitions, best practices, etc.
- Provide input on the use of developed data models for both Product and Field teams to optimize the use of developed data assets.
- As the Enlighten AI team is focused on Data Innovation, team members may be asked to support other projects, solutions and/or deployments using other Enlighten AI solutions.
- The discussed Research Toolsets are primarily focused on customized topic and semantic modeling components that provide a system driven approach to defining datapoints that matter within CX interactions.
- AI Data Specialists utilize the output of these tools to create a range of datapoints and provide feedback to improve the accuracy and usability of the system’s outputs.
- AI Data Specialists are experts in the data, not the underlying AI algorithms and applications (i.e. Data Scientists).
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Bachelors degree in Management, Finance, Business Intelligence / Analytics, or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
Required Experience/Skills
- 7+ years of consultative account/program management experience and/or significant experience with business intelligence, analytics, and data visualization as a services provider
- Experience with use of technology to build and analyze datasets for operational outcomes
- Experience with the development, positioning and quantification of operational recommendations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability to create and deliver polished presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint to different levels of audience
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines when supporting requests that create competing priorities
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Ability to communicate comfortably across all levels of corporate structure
- Ability to work with sales executives and assist with opportunities as subject matter expert
- Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and work in a self-directed manner
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in Management Consulting
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
ABOUT NiCE
NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions.
Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries.
NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an AI Data Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to AI Data Specialist duties. If your degree is in a adjacent field like mathematics or information systems, prepare a credential evaluation showing how your coursework maps to data science and machine learning competencies.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your target job title and work location before you receive an offer. Your certified LCA wage sets a floor the employer cannot go below.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search for AI Data Specialist roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on verified DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have actually filed for this occupation before applying.
Verify the employer's E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers are required to participate in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer. An employer not enrolled cannot legally onboard you on H-1B status, and discovering this late in the process wastes your 60-day cap-gap or grace period.
File I-129 with a detailed duties statement
AI Data Specialist is a broad title. Your employer's I-129 petition needs a specific duties statement naming the tools, models, and workflows you'll use. Vague descriptions draw RFEs questioning whether the role meets the specialty occupation standard.
Review your O*NET profile before interviews
The O*NET occupation profile for this role lists the skills, knowledge areas, and tasks USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation status. Framing your experience in the same language strengthens both your petition and your employer's LCA documentation.
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Find AI Data Specialist JobsAI Data Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Data Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. AI Data Specialist roles fall under computer and mathematical occupations, which USCIS consistently recognizes as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, data science, statistics, or applied mathematics. The employer must document that the specific position requires that degree level in the I-129 petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for AI Data Specialist positions?
Technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and large enterprise employers with dedicated data or AI teams are the most active H-1B filers for this occupation. Migrate Mate lets you filter AI Data Specialist jobs by employers with verified DOL LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on companies that have already gone through the sponsorship process for this role.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect AI Data Specialist H-1B petitions?
Before filing the I-129, your employer must obtain a certified LCA from DOL confirming the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific job title, level, and work location. The prevailing wage is determined by DOL's OFLC Wage Search database. Wages at Level I apply to entry-level positions and Level IV to fully competent specialists with significant experience.
Can an employer file an H-1B petition for a remote AI Data Specialist role?
Yes, but the LCA must list every location where you'll physically work for more than 30 consecutive days. If your work location changes after filing, the employer may need to file an amended I-129 with an updated LCA. USCIS has scrutinized remote H-1B petitions where the worksite is ambiguous, so documenting the primary work address accurately at filing matters.
What happens to H-1B status if an AI Data Specialist is laid off?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. The grace period applies once per authorized validity period. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days expire, you can begin working for the new employer once USCIS receives the petition.
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