Data and AI Governance Program Specialist (Project Assistant)

Description

Duties Description

• Assist with the high stakes deployment of AI products across all sectors of ITS.
• Develops and reviews project definition and scope for each sector.
• Support the development, implementation, and ensures frameworks are established for the continuous improvement of data and AI governance frameworks, standards, procedures, and tools across New York State agencies.
• Partner with agency data owners, stewards, subject matter experts, and ITS colleagues to document data assets, business use cases, roles, responsibilities, and governance requirements.
• Assist with data inventory, metadata, cataloging, and data quality activities, including maintaining governance documentation, business definitions, and related records.
• Help coordinate Data and AI Governance Committee activities, prepare materials, track decisions and action items, and support follow-through on governance priorities.
• Contribute to governance maturity assessments, metrics, and reporting by identifying gaps, tracking adoption of governance practices, and supporting recommendations for improvement.
• Analyze and test recommendations.
• Support training, outreach, and stakeholder engagement efforts that promote responsible data and AI use and strengthen data governance practices across all sectors.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Eight years of data analytics, business systems analysis, or AI governance experience; one of which must be at the supervisory level. An associates degree can substitute for one year of experience; a bachelor’s degree for four, master’s for one, and a PHD for two.

Additional Comments

ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
  
  

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
  
  

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.
  
  

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.