AI Governance Senior Analyst

Power the Future of New York

At the New York Power Authority, we're not just part of the energy landscape-we're leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, resilient, and economically vibrant New York. Our work keeps the state moving, innovating, and thriving.

Summary

The AI Governance Senior Analyst is responsible for helping develop and implement AI governance practices to promote secure, compliant, and ethical use of artificial intelligence throughout the organization.

In this position, you will help steer NYPA's AI governance efforts by creating and applying robust frameworks that follow current standards, while supporting ongoing innovation within AI projects.

Key responsibilities include shaping and maintaining authority-wide AI policies and standards in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.

You will:

* Develop the AI governance framework, focusing on data privacy, security, reducing bias, promoting transparency and accountability, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

* Facilitate discussions on AI governance with stakeholders

* Stay abreast of advancements in AI technology and governance best practices

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Responsibilities

* Participate in the formulation, development, revision, and implementation of Authority AI policies and standards of practice, directly in cooperation with various stakeholders.

* Maintain and implement the department's AI governance framework that addresses data privacy, security, bias mitigation, transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

* Analyze and evaluate artificial intelligence usage and requests in the department and make recommendations for improvements and optimization.

* Maintain AI system inventory / registry/ models through AI Governance Tools/Technology

* Manage projects focused on governance, risk, and control assessments to ensure data it AI ready

* Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to ensure proper implementation of AI models and to integrate AI governance principles into all stages of AI lifecycle management

* Manage the development and operations of the Data Catalog, Business Glossary and various Data Governance & Quality processes.

* Lead training, communication and enterprise-wide education on Data Governance & Quality best practices, and the enablement of new policies, procedures & frameworks.

* Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and identify data requirements including business rules/controls, metrics, and targets for various datasets.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Working knowledge of Data Quality tools such as Trillium, Ataccama, or other such tools.

* Working knowledge of Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Lineage concepts.

* Proficiency in programming Languages including Structured Query Language (SQL), Python (or other scripted language), and ETL frameworks.

* Strong understanding and hands-on experience of Data Governance & Quality domains such as metadata management, master data management, data quality, data stewardship and/or data protection.

* Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse audience across business and technical teams, and the confidence to present to senior leaders.

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks across multiple projects with tight deadlines and aggressive goals.

Education, Experience and Certifications

* Bachelor's degree in related technical field required, Master's degree preferred.

* Minimum of 4 years of data-related work experience including at least 2 years as an analyst or lead within a data governance & quality function.

Physical Requirements

* Approximately 5% travel primarily within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $117,000 - $146,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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