Deputy Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (2 positions)

Description

Duties Description

Reporting to the Chief AI Officer, the Deputy Chief AI Officer (SG-M6) would assist in developing and implementing the statewide strategies for Artificial Intelligence technologies. This position will be responsible for guiding the?department’s data-driven decision-making capabilities and bolster its analytical frameworks. Duties include the following:

• Provide direction and oversight for AI projects to ensure they meet agency policy and standards of practice.
• Responsible for coordinating AI use, encouraging AI innovation, and managing AI-related risks within the agency.?
• Lead the identification of opportunities within the agency for leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making processes, and drive innovation forward.
• Assist in tracking AI projects as required by NYS AI Policy
• Oversee the integration of AI technologies into existing systems and processes to enhance functionality, optimize performance and achieve organizational objectives.
• Identify emerging AI technologies and trends to inform investment decisions and maintain technical relevance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Eight (8) years of experience in developing, leading, and managing critical technology projects.

Four (4) of which must have been at the management level, with a strong foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the formulation, development, and implementation of AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of leadership experience managing technology staff and leading technology projects
• Experience writing and creating standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.
• Analytical skills: outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with an understanding of statistical analytics and how data is used to enable informed decision making, identify opportunities for better business outcomes.
• Data skills: deep understanding of data including data system design, ETL, pipeline, modeling, quality, and architectural concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists; able to sell ideas and process internally at all levels.
• Proven record of effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; building teams and consensus; getting things done through others not directly under their supervision; working ethically and with integrity.
• Strong foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the ability to formulate, develop, and implement AI solutions.

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.

Background check and fingerprinting are required.

Additional details on work shift will be discussed at time of interview.

• *10-20% travel possible. **

Please note: This position may be filled in either Albany, NYC, or other locations statewide. (Contingent upon NYS residency within six months of hiring).

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)
• Up to 50% telecommuting
• And many more.