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Johns Hopkins University

AI Evaluations Engineer (School of Government and Policy)

🇺🇸 Remote - Washington, District Of Columbia 🕑 Per Diem 💰 $22 - $38 per Hour 💻 Data Science 🗓️ October 14th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Johns Hopkins University is hiring an AI Evaluations Engineer (School of Government and Policy) to enter, maintain, audit, and process sensitive data for its assigned area while using technology to cut down on manual work. The engineer validates and routes reporting projects, resolves data anomalies and inconsistencies, and produces scheduled and ad-hoc reports for the team and senior management. The role also guides end-users through informal training, process guides, and workshops, and operates in a start-up environment where procedures are still being created.

Highlights
  • Validate data and confirm that each reporting project is completed or routed correctly according to pre-determined processes.
  • Serve as the first contact for data corrections, executing approved fixes and escalating the rest as needed.
  • Audit data entry on a regular basis for accuracy and for compliance with local, state, and federal reporting guidelines.
  • Build standard and ad-hoc reports from assigned systems and help write new queries as needs arise.
  • Prepare and present data metrics to the team, end-users, and senior management.
  • Submit technology service requests to revise or develop modules for processing data and reports, and recommend changes to the existing data platform.
  • Create internal training tools and process guides, and lead workshops that explain system requirements and procedures to users.
  • Needs three years of administrative or academic-related experience, which additional education can substitute for under the university’s equivalency formula.
  • The posted pay range is $21.80 to $37.80 per hour, with $65,000 annually targeted depending on experience.
  • Works a casual, on-call role with a varying schedule, fully remote with less than 10 percent of hours on-site.

AI Evaluations Engineer (School of Government and Policy) Full Description

Johns Hopkins’ first new academic division since 2007, the School of Government and Policy is anchored at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in the nation’s capital. It draws on the university’s 150-year research tradition to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions and prepare the next generation of policy and public sector leaders to advance evidence-based solutions for the policy and governance challenges that matter most.
We are seeking an AI Evaluations Engineer who will be working in a start-up environment – creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results. The AI Evaluations Engineer is responsible for entering, maintaining, auditing, and processing sensitive data for the assigned area. The AI Evaluations Engineer is responsible for maximizing technological capabilities to reduce manual processes, preparing and processing ad-hoc and scheduled reports, and recommending resources for process-improvement tasks. The AI Evaluations Engineer will run and resolve data anomalies/inconsistencies and generate reports.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide data support for the team, all associated end-users, and members of senior management.
  • Validate data and the accurate completion or routing of each reporting project based on pre-determined processes.
  • Act as the initial contact for data corrections, escalate as necessary, and execute approved corrections.
  • Act as a resource and guide for clients and business partners regarding data and standardized business processes.
  • Maintain complete and accurate records.
  • Ensure the highest level of accuracy for data entered into the systems to ensure successful data audits.
  • Audit data entry on a regular basis for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare and present data metrics as needed.
  • Create standard and/or ad-hoc reports out of assigned systems to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting guidelines.
  • Participate in the creation of new queries and reports as needed.
  • Initiate technology service requests to revise or develop existing or new modules for processing data or reports.
  • Assist with the support of all aspects of the assigned data process as it relates to data requests, including but not limited to data availability, feasibility of requests, ad-hoc reports, and technical support.
  • Adhere to organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.
  • Use functional and technical knowledge to provide end-users with general guidance and informal training as needed.
  • Assist with the creation of internal training tools and process guides for staff to maximize effective use of the applications and systems.
  • Prepare and present workshops to users to explain system requirements and system procedures.
  • May respond to technical issues and recommend changes to the existing data platform.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Three years of administrative/academic related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Classified Title: Data Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): AI Evaluations Engineer (School of Government and Policy)
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: $21.80 - $37.80 HRLY ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Staff
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Vaccine Requirements
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