AI Enablement Project Assistant: Governance & Training

Health, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Enablement Specialist supports the Office of Digital Strategy at the New York State Department of Health in Albany (or NYC). The role focuses on reviewing AI tool requests, assessing vendor solutions for bias and transparency, and designing training on responsible AI use.

Responsibilities include maintaining an AI registry and coordinating governance processes for AI initiatives, reporting to a Data Artificial Intelligence Specialist in a full-time

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience in artificial intelligence, computer science, data engineering, data analytics, information technology, or related field, with at least 2 years specifically in AI.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML fundamentals, 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.
• Strong written communication skills to author policies and translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering training courses using webinar software and standard office suites.
• Project management skills to handle multiple concurrent tasks with GRC and document management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Office of Digital Strategy at the New York State Department of Health in Albany or NYC.
• Reviews AI tool requests and assesses vendor solutions for bias and transparency.
• Designs training on responsible AI use and maintains an AI registry.
• Coordinates governance processes related to AI initiatives.

Skills

AI experience

AI/ML basics

Governance frameworks

Policy writing

Training design

Project management

Job description

The Project Assistant - Artificial Intelligence Enablement Specialist supports the Office of Digital Strategy at the New York State Department of Health in Albany (or NYC). The role focuses on reviewing AI tool requests, assessing vendor solutions for bias and transparency, and designing training on responsible AI use.

Responsibilities include maintaining an AI registry and coordinating governance processes for AI initiatives, reporting to a Data Artificial Intelligence Specialist in a full-time