• Support the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on the AI & Emerging Technology workstream. • Design and develop a structured AI and automation literacy scope and sequence for agency-wide staff use. • Create mandatory training modules covering responsible AI use, unacceptable use, TEA policy alignment, and Microsoft Copilot fundamentals. • Develop optional advanced training modules on topics such as prompting, automation concepts, Copilot agents, Power BI, and other approved tools. • Build and organize training content within an online platform, including web-based courses, digital learning assets, and reusable instructional materials. • Produce learning objectives, instructional outlines, facilitator materials, and training aids aligned to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, practical training content accessible to staff at varying skill levels. • Recommend assessment strategies and completion-tracking approaches suitable for the agency's training environment. • Develop sustainment documentation enabling TEA staff to maintain and evolve the training program after contract completion. • Ensure all training content aligns with TEA policy requirements related to governance, privacy, security, and Microsoft-first tooling. • Support staff in building foundational understanding and practical confidence in using approved AI and automation tools effectively and responsibly.

• Handle the UI/UX design process from concept through execution. • Conduct user research, create personas, user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes. • Analyze data and make decisions on how to improve a product’s design. • Brainstorm design ideas that meet with business objectives and priorities. • Design interfaces that lead to intuitive user experiences. • Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure designs are effectively implemented. • Assess creative work to ensure ideas are as powerful in reality as they are in concept. • Lead the creation, execution, and continuous evolution of brand guidelines. • Ensure timely delivery of designs while maintaining high quality. • Mentor junior UI/UX designers.

• Design Strategy & Evidence-Based Discovery • User Friction Identification: Partner with Product and Engineering to analyze data and identify specific friction points within traveler flows. • Evidence-Based Approval: Accountable for the 'Validation Rate.' Ensure no design moves to production without sufficient user testing or data-backed confidence. • Quality Stewardship: Serve as the final point of sign-off for design outputs, ensuring every iteration meets brand standards and functional excellence. • AI-Augmented Engineering Delivery • Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: Use AI to shorten the gap between a problem and a testable solution. • Active Delivery Participation: Provide real-time UI/UX guidance in standups and refinements. • Design System Governance: Lead adoption of the Design System, preventing pattern fragmentation. • Cross-Functional Alignment • Brand & Intent Alignment: Coordinate with Marketing to ensure a seamless experience from the first ad to the product landing.

• Assist in the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and user interfaces for web and mobile applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and define user requirements. • Conduct user research, analyze user feedback, and iterate on designs. • Contribute to the development of style guides and design systems. • Support senior designers in creating engaging visual designs. • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new projects and features. • Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and tools.