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Director of Data & AI

Think of Us · Hybrid, Washington, DC

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
35 days
Think of Us's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
67% of Think of Us's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Think of Us
high
10 stale, 0 reposted of 12 open
Hiring momentum
12 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Think of Us's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Think of Us.

About this role

The Director of Data & AI at Think of Us will lead the data function, combining hands-on work with team management. This role involves developing data strategy and architecture, overseeing AI evaluation, ensuring governance and compliance, and managing a small data team. The position is integral to leveraging a large dataset to drive impactful changes in the child welfare system.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Think of Us as an employer.

What you need

  • 7+ years in data, analytics, or ML roles
  • At least 2 years in a leadership or team-building capacity
  • Direct, hands-on experience with applied AI such as RAG, agents, and LLM evaluation
  • Technically credible: can design data architecture, read and review Python, evaluate AI pipeline quality
  • Experience working with or alongside systems that impact youth and families
  • Motivated by impact and systems change

Nice to have

  • Experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, or similar modern data lake platforms
  • Experience with LLM observability and evaluation platforms (LangFuse or similar)
  • Background in civic tech, public health, human services, or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience with data governance or HIPAA-adjacent compliance
  • Prior experience as a player-coach who remained hands-on while building a team

What you get

  • Annual salary of $150,000–$180,000
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% for dependents
  • Access to Talkspace for confidential therapy and mental health support
  • Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance included
  • 401(k) Plan for pre-tax retirement contributions
  • Flexible PTO policy, plus sick leave and paid leaves of absence

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in the office
  • Role requires a balance of hands-on work and management, which may not suit all candidates
  • No specific mention of team size growth timeline beyond initial 6-12 months
  • The organization is a not-for-profit, which may influence compensation and resource availability

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Listed by Think of Us on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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