Artificial Intelligence Policy and Safety Advisor; Operations & Policy Analyst

Initial Posting Date

06/11/2026

06/25/2026

Department of Administrative Services

$7,537 - $11,098

Employee

Artificial Intelligence Policy and Safety Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst
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Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) program led by Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). EIS provides statewide oversight for information technology management, planning, policy, and governance. Within EIS, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office, led by the Chief AI Officer, is charged with crafting the strategic vision for the State of Oregon relating to artificial intelligence.

As the AI Policy and Safety Advisor you will provide policy advice, research, communications, planning, and operational support to the Chief AI Officer to advance Oregon’s AI program. You will serve as a lead advisor to the Chief AI Officer in establishing practical and responsible frameworks for AI governance for state agencies, evaluating enterprise AI policy changes, developing communication and training programs, and collaborating with executive leaders on governance, risk management, and AI adoption strategies.

The AI Advisor applies strategic judgment to develop and implement policies that support the enterprise-wide adoption of responsible AI practices. In short, the AI Policy and Safety Advisor brings both an entrepreneurial mindset intent on supporting AI enablement at the state, and a healthy respect for safety and governance to make AI enablement safe and responsible. This position is the first of its kind in Oregon State Government and requires excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities to develop and implement policies that direct the enterprise-wide adoption of responsible AI practices.

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• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years’ professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

* Qualifying experience which may include policy research, development and communication; risk management activities; advisory committee administration; standards development.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position as an Operations and Policy Analyst
4. However, if the successful applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications for the Operations and Policy Analyst 4 classification but does meet the minimum qualifications for the Operations and Policy Analyst 3 classification, the applicant will be appointed to the classification of Operations and Policy Analyst 3 SR30, $6,834.00- $10,076.00. The duration and conditions surrounding the assignment and supervision of work are determined at the time of appointment.

• Demonstrated executive-level expertise in policy development, evaluation, and communication on complex, technical topics applied to large enterprises.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to effectively and accurately explain complex, technical topics in a manner that is understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-level leaders, through written and visual means.
• Experience using several of the major artificial intelligence platforms (Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT), including prompt design and refinement and project scoping and development.
• Working knowledge of the NIST AI Risk management framework and the State of Oregon Enterprise AI Policy.
• Demonstrated ability to build a new program or function from the ground up,…