> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # AI Specialist - Artificial Intelligence & Automation Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/99b91f4330cf49a5 The Safariland Group posts a FDE role to build for teams inside the company in Jacksonville, FL with no pay posted. Leads the adoption and deployment of AI across the Cadre Operating Model, translating business priorities into practical, scalable machine-learning and generative-AI solutions. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [The Safariland Group](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/the-safariland-group) Posted Oct 21, 2026 by The Safariland Group · open on Dayforce as of Nov 8, 2026 Pay not posted Jacksonville, FL Leads the adoption and deployment of AI across the Cadre Operating Model, translating business priorities into practical, scalable machine-learning and generative-AI solutions. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F99b91f4330cf49a5&placement=top) - [View posting at The Safariland Group](https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/safariland/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/8456) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds for teams inside the company Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: Internal teams - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **3+ years** AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics experience (minimum) - **7+ years** AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics experience (upper end of stated 3–7+ years range) Background - **Implementation and data engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 3+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? 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The position will work with employees throughout Cadre to cultivate and grow AI knowledge and use through in-person and face to face training and be the technical resource to help our process subject matter experts build practical solutions using AI to reduce waste, improve insight, reduce cycle times, improve responsiveness, accelerate innovation and make practical what was previously difficult. Our AI focus will identify, develop, and deploy AI-driven solutions that create a sustainable competitive advantage, simplify business processes, and elevate the quality of service delivered to customers. This role connects business priorities with advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to drive practical, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities AI Strategy & Competitive Advantage Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases that strengthen market differentiation Partner with leaders to align AI initiatives with strategic growth, innovation, and customer experience objectives Translate complex business challenges into scalable AI-enabled solutions Business Simplification & Process Transformation Design and deploy AI-powered solutions that simplify work, reduce complexity, and improve operational clarity Streamline decision-making by enabling better access to data, insights, and predictive analytics Customer Experience & Service Excellence Develop AI solutions that enhance responsiveness, accuracy, and consistency in customer interactions Support initiatives that improve service levels, speed of delivery, and overall customer satisfaction Leverage AI to anticipate customer needs and enable proactive service models but preserving human interaction Model Development & Implementation Build, test, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models in production environments Utilize tools such as Python, Azure AI, OpenAI, and enterprise data platforms Rapidly prototype new capabilities and scale proven solutions across the organization Data Management & Governance Ensure data quality, accessibility, and governance to enable reliable AI outputs Collaborate with IT and data engineering teams to support scalable data infrastructure Maintain compliance with data privacy, security, and ethical AI standards Cross-Functional Leadership & Enablement Partner across Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, Product, and IT to embed AI into the business Act as a trusted advisor on AI capabilities, opportunities, and best practices Drive adoption by training and enabling teams to effectively use AI tools Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field 3–7+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or advanced analytics Proficiency in Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud) Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Preferred Experience with generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, Copilot tools) Background in workflow automation and process improvement Familiarity with enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms) Experience in B2B and manufacturing Key Competencies Strong business acumen with a focus on differentiation and value creation Ability to simplify complex problems and drive practical solutions Clear communicator capable of translating technical concepts for business audiences Bias for action and rapid experimentation Strong collaboration and stakeholder influence Success Metrics (KPIs) Deployment of AI use cases that strengthen competitive positioning Measurable improvements in process simplicity and speed Increased adoption and usage of AI tools across the organization Improvements in customer service performance and experience metrics Scalability and reliability of deployed AI solutions Why This Role Matters This role is central to transforming how the business operates—leveraging AI to simplify execution, strengthen competitive advantage, and consistently deliver exceptional service to customers. [View posting at The Safariland Group](https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/safariland/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/8456) ## About The Safariland Group The Safariland Group is Cadre Holdings’ safety equipment portfolio, spanning armor, duty gear, EOD products, communications, and nuclear safety. 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