AI Governance Lead - Project Director

AI Governance Lead

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Officer within the Office of Digital Strategy and Governance, the AI Governance Lead will be responsible for leading the Department of Health's Artificial Intelligence Governance strategy aligning with the agency's mission, public health goals and ethical principles. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Participate in the formulation, development, revision, and implementation of agency AI policies and standards of practice, directly, through supervision, and 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.
• Advise executive leadership on the strategic implications of AI in public health, including opportunities, risks, and emerging trends.
• Champion AI practices and foster a culture of responsible innovation throughout the agency.
• Develop comprehensive training strategy to raise the collective AI literacy of the department's workforce
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with AI systems, including algorithmic bias, data breaches, and unintended consequences.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to AI, data privacy (e.g., HIPAA), and public health.
• Analyze and evaluate artificial intelligence usage and requests in the department and make recommendations for improvements and optimization.
• 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
• Establish mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and auditing of AI systems to ensure continued adherence to governance policies and performance standards.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including public health partners, academic institutions, and community groups, to gather input and build consensus on AI governance approaches.
• Direct and manage the AI Governance team, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance management.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of AI governance tools and technologies to support policy enforcement and monitoring.
• Develop and manage the AI governance budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Report on the effectiveness of the AI governance program to executive leadership and relevant oversight committees.
• Stay abreast of advancements in AI technology and governance best practices, continuously evolving the agency's approach.

This position is being recruited in both New York City and Albany; the position may be filled at either location. 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...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.