Project Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Enablement Specialist

The incumbent will report to Data & Artificial Intelligence Specialist within the Office of Digital Strategy.

Duties include:

• Serve as reviewer for AI tool requests submitted by staff; evaluate against architecture, security, data privacy, and interoperability standards
• Assess vendor AI/ML solutions for model transparency, explainability, training data provenance, and bias/fairness risk
• Partner with Security, Privacy, Legal, and Procurement on a consistent intake and risk-scoring process
• Research, design and deliver role‑based training on responsible AI use, approved tools, prompt literacy, and common risk patterns
• Track the AI vendor and regulatory landscape; brief leadership on emerging capability and risk
• Maintain the AI tool registry/inventory, for NYS DOH
• Administer the intake workflow and generate periodic compliance reporting for leadership
• Coordinate governance committee scheduling, agendas, minutes, and action‑item follow‑through
• Serve as point of contact for staff checking status on submitted requests
• Author and maintain SOPs, acceptable‑use policies, process documentation etc.
• Maintain the documentation repository

Seven (7) years of experience in artificial intelligence, computer science, data engineering, data analytics, information technology, or a related field demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various IT disciplines and how they intersect within large‑scale organizations. At least two (2) years of experience must be within the discipline of artificial intelligence.

• Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.
• Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.
• Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience

Working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, including model types, training data, ethics, bias detection, and fairness. Familiarity with AI risk and governance frameworks (such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or EU AI Act) and healthcare regulations like HIPAA and HITECH. Strong written communication skills to author policies, standard operating procedures, and risk assessments, with the ability to translate complex technical jargon for non‑technical users.

Experience designing and delivering engaging training courses, manuals, and e‑learning modules using webinar software and standard office suites. Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks concurrently, with experience using GRC, workflow, and document management platforms like SharePoint.

This position is being recruited in both New York City and Albany; the position may be filled at either location.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work‑life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more…

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