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ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Responsible for leading the strategic data and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering innovation. Developing, owning, and maintaining data governance standards and architecture in sync with NextDecade's cybersecurity framework and enterprise data governance.

Guiding teams to leverage data for competitive advantage, drive data-driven decision-making, and ensure regulatory compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads cross functional teams including AI engineers, data scientists, data visualization engineers etc. to transform data into actionable insights
• Develop data architectures that enable efficient gathering, storage and retrieval of data across Enterprise (IT and OT) systems
• Work Closely with internal SMEs NextDecade business functions Data Governance requirements and its impact to the Cloud Services. Identify and mitigate potential gaps/risks.
• Will bring the voice of data & AI to business cases, commercial strategies, partnership explorations and vendor pricing discussions
• Responsible for developing and executing AI strategies, models and solutions that meets the need of NextDecade
• Establish best practices for AI and machine learning and oversee the AI lifecycle
• Commitment to ethical AI practices, ensuring AI systems are transparent, explainable, and free from biases to promote fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI applications
• Responsible for regular updates to data and AI strategies to incorporate emerging AI technologies, with investments in AI-ready infrastructure.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience designing, building and supporting large scale modern data platforms
• Experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable requirements.

Experience:

• Knowledge of master data management, document management, and data warehouses
• Knowledge of data security policy creation, data security control definitions and data security governance processes
• Knowledge of Data Governance Services (e.g. Azure Purview etc.), AI/ML(e.g. Azure ML Studio), Gen-AI LLMs models (e.g. Azure Open AI etc.). As well as the guardrails around Responsible AI
• Working knowledge of Data Architecture, Encryption, Privacy Policies and Backup/Archival processes

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Working Conditions and Physical Expectations

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.
• Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.
• The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.
• Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.