Project Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Enablement Specialist - 7377

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Date Posted 10/22/26

Applications Due11/05/26

Vacancy ID227503

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleProject Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Enablement Specialist - 7377

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address Office of Digital Strategy and Governance (ODSG)

90 Church Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Duties Description 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

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Substitutions: Earned college degrees in computer science, data science, mathematics, information technology or a related field of study may substitute for the specified years of broad IT experience as follows:

o Bachelor's degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.

o Master's degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.

o Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications: 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.

Additional Comments 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...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Name Human Resources Management Group, EM/PA/7377/NYC

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Coring Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EM/PA/7377/NYC included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EM/PA/7377/NYC, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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