EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC SECTOR DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
Harnham understands the unique challenges and requirements of the Public Sector. Our extensive experience allows us to provide tailored recruitment solutions for a wide range of job titles critical to government, health services, law enforcement, and higher education institutions. Here are some of the key positions we recruit for:
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientists
- Machine Learning Engineers
- AI Specialists
- Data Engineers
- Database Administrators
- BI Developers
- Data Architects
- Data Governance Managers
- Data Privacy Officers
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- IT Project Managers
- System Administrators
- DevOps Engineers
- Research Data Managers
- Educational Data Analysts
- Public Policy Data Analysts
- Health Data Scientists
- Crime Data Analysts
- Law Enforcement Data Specialists
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Our candidates are meticulously selected to bring both technical expertise and innovative thinking to drive your public sector projects forward.
WHY
HARNHAM?
Unparalleled Expertise
With over 17 years of experience in data and AI recruitment, Harnham has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the public sector. We leverage this expertise to provide innovative recruitment solutions that keep pace with technological advancements.
Comprehensive Market Knowledge
Our extensive network and detailed market insights allow us to tap into a vast pool of talent, ensuring we deliver precise and effective recruitment solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public sector.
Commitment to Excellence
We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and building long-term partnerships with our clients. Our tailored approach ensures that we meet your specific requirements and help you achieve your strategic objectives.
OUR
SERVICES
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Permanent Recruitment
We specialize in identifying and securing long-term talent who will become integral members of your data and AI teams. Our permanent recruitment solutions focus on finding professionals who align with your organization’s culture and strategic goals, ensuring they make lasting contributions.
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Contract Recruitment
Our contract recruitment services offer the flexibility to scale your workforce according to project demands. We provide access to highly skilled data and AI professionals for temporary or project-based engagements, allowing you to adapt quickly to changing needs.
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Executive Search
We conduct specialized searches for senior and executive-level roles in the public sector, ensuring your leadership team has the vision and expertise to drive your strategic initiatives. Our executive search services focus on finding leaders who can transform your data capabilities.
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Upskilling and Data Training
Elevate your team's data expertise with our all-encompassing training programs covering essential tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, LLM’s and AI. This empowers your workforce to excel in today's data-driven business landscape.
Connect with the Harnham Public Sector and Higher Education Team
Discover how Harnham’s specialized recruitment services can empower your public sector projects and enhance your organization’s capabilities. Contact us today to learn more about our tailored solutions designed to meet your strategic objectives.
Joseph Pyne
Business Manager
Public Sector / Higher Education
JOBS
LATEST Public Sector
DATA & ai JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
Phoenix, AZ
$115000 - $130000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentPhoenix, Arizona
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AI ENGINEER – FULL-STACK + GENAI
$115K – $130K BASE + BONUS
HYBRID – GREATER PHOENIX AREA
Are you looking to build real AI-enabled applications-not just models-and help modernize critical business systems used across a nationwide organization?
THE COMPANY
A leading operator in the single-family rental (SFR) housing market, this company manages tens of thousands of homes across 30+ U.S. metros. They’ve invested heavily in modern engineering, cloud technologies, and AI-driven platforms to streamline operations, support residents, and power large-scale field workflows.
They are launching a new AI Engineering initiative to rebuild and modernize key internal applications with automation, GenAI, and scalable cloud services.
THE ROLE
As an AI Engineer, you’ll be part of a full-stack engineering team responsible for building AI-enabled business applications that directly support leasing, maintenance, operations, and resident services.
You’ll work on modernizing a business-critical Salesforce system into a new platform (Palantir), adding automation and GenAI capabilities along the way.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building backend services and APIs using Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Integrating GenAI and RAG-based features into internal applications
- Developing full-stack features within the company’s integration/UI platform
- Learning existing business processes and rebuilding workflows in a modern environment
- Working with engineering, data, platform, and business teams to define and ship AI features
- Delivering components and automation that support a large migration project (6-8 month cycles)
This is a highly visible engineering role with direct business impact-not an ML research or model-training position.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Strong full-stack engineering experience (APIs + backend development)
- Proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript
- Exposure to GenAI concepts such as LLM integration, RAG, embeddings, or vector search
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across multiple teams
- Strong communication skills and a consultative mindset
- Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving technical environments
Nice-to-haves:
- AWS experience
- SQL/NoSQL database experience
- Palantir or ontology-based platforms (not required-trainable)
THE BENEFITS
- $115k-$130k base salary + 10% bonus
- Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
- Opportunity to work with modern AI tools + platform technologies
- Direct impact on high-visibility, business-critical systems
- Strong learning culture and clear runway for growth
If you want to build practical, impactful AI features inside real enterprise applications-not theoretical models-this role offers the perfect blend of engineering and innovation.
To Apply for this Job Click Here
We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment
With over 15 years of experience working solely in the Data & AI sector, our Phoenix-focussed consultants are able to offer detailed insights and support into the industry.
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News & Blog
With over 10 years experience working solely in the Data & AI sector our consultants are able to offer detailed insights into the industry.
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Candidate – Digital Media and Analytics
I've recently got a short-term contract role through Harnham, and things couldn't have gone better! My recruiter was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They also provided incredible admin support so that I could focus on the actual job in hand, rather than having to spend too much time dealing with these matters.
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Candidate – Market Research Analyst
Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
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Candidate – Chief Data Officer
It was a real treat to work with Harnham. My recruiter consistently went above and beyond to ensure that I navigated through the recruitment process as smooth as possible. I had been in contact with other professional at Harnham in the past and I can attest that the level of professionalism is always top-notch.
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Chief Data Officer
Client – Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
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Director of Customer Data Science – Apparel
Candidate – Senior Data Engineer
I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
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Senior Data Engineer
Candidate – Data Analyst
I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
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Data Analyst
Client – Director of People Operations
We’ve been collaborating with Harnham to recruit some key positions for our company, and they have been incredible partners. They team has been great and efficient. They understood our needs perfectly and provided us very talented candidates. We'll keep collaborating with them in the future. Thank you for your excellent job!
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Director of People Operations
Client – Data Direction – Broadcast Media
I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
