Director of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Analytics

Applications Accepted Until Position Filled | Application Review Begins on January 10, 2025

• Position Duration : Full-Time, PermanentFormat : Workplace flexibilities are available, including up to 2 days of telecommuting per week Administration DivisionInformation Technology Bureau—Latham (Albany Area)Director of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Data, and AnalyticsReference No. ITB_DIA_6351Salary : $137,895 - $151,988Applications Accepted Until Position Filled | Application Review Begins on January 10, 2025
• Click here to applyThe Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Information Technology Bureau (ITB) is seeking a strategictechnology leader and experienced people manager to lead the bureau’s newly created Enterprise AI, Data, andAnalytics (AI-Data) team. The Director of Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Analytics (Director) is a seniorleadership position in ITB and is responsible for the comprehensive management, governance, and strategic direction ofartificial intelligence (AI), data science, data analytics, and data management within OAG. The Director oversees thedesign and implementation of AI and data strategies, ensuring AI-readiness and promoting the effective use of dataacross OAG. Additionally, the Director leads a multidisciplinary team focused on data architecture, infrastructure, AI anddata-driven solutions, and the implementation of data governance practices, including the management of sensitive andclassified data in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This position is in the Latham (Albany area) ITBoffice and reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).OAG defends the state in litigation, engages in affirmative civil and criminal investigations and litigation, and serves asthe chief guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its businesses, and its natural resources. ITB has theunique responsibility of supporting OAG as the People’s Lawyer in its many and varied initiatives, multiple locations, andnumerous platforms.Duties : AI and Data Strategy and Governance : ? Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for AI, data science, and analytics that aligns with department andOAG priorities.? Establish and maintain AI and data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance withstate, federal, and local regulations regarding data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), AI ethics, and recordsmanagement.? Lead the creation and enforcement of best practices for data management, AI, and analytics across thedepartment.? Ensure adherence to privacy and data protection laws, with a focus on secure management and handling ofsensitive data.? Stay current with developments in AI, data science, legal tech, and records management practices, identifyingopportunities for the department to leverage new technologies and approaches.? Serve as the primary point of contact for all AI and data governance issues, providing recommendations on datausage, access, and integration across systems.? Identify and mitigate risks associated with AI and data governance, including potential legal, ethical, andoperational risks.? Regularly evaluate and report on AI and data initiatives’ performance and impact, adjusting strategies to meetevolving department needs, including monitoring resource allocation, ensuring that projects are completed ontime, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.AI-Readiness, Solution Evaluation, and Recommendations : ? Evaluate current data capabilities and prepare the department for AI adoption by assessing AI-readiness,identifying gaps, and implementing necessary infrastructure improvements.? Conduct assessments and recommend AI tools and solutions to enhance decision-making, automation,compliance, and operational efficiency within OAG.? Provide leadership in identifying AI-driven opportunities to optimize case management, legal analytics,predictive insights, and administrative tasks.Data Science and Advanced Analytics : ? Lead and manage data science teams to build advanced analytical models, predictive algorithms, and machinelearning applications that support legal operations and decision-making.? Oversee the development and implementation of analytics platforms that enable data-driven insights fordepartment leaders and other stakeholders.? Foster innovation in AI and data science, promoting the adoption of emerging techniques such as naturallanguage processing (NLP) for legal text analysis or sentiment analysis for case review.Content / Records Management and Data Classification : ? Develop and implement comprehensive content and records management strategies to ensure the properorganization, retention, and destruction of records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.? Establish data classification frameworks, ensuring that all data is properly classified according to sensitivity levelsand handled accordingly (e.g., public, confidential, restricted, etc.).? Oversee the management of sensitive legal and case-related data, ensuring compliance with governmentregulations for the protection of sensitive and classified information.? Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure that data retention schedules and classification policiesare adhered to throughout the department.AI Infrastructure and Data Architecture : ? Design, build, and oversee the implementation of a scalable, secure, and efficient data architecture capable ofsupporting AI and data science initiatives.? Collaborate with IT teams to ensure that infrastructure (cloud, on-premises, hybrid) is optimized forperformance, scalability, and AI workloads.? Lead the development of data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across systems and real-time dataprocessing capabilities.? Ensure architecture supports both structured and unstructured data sources, including legal documents, casefiles, and external databases.Team Leadership, Cross-Department Collaboration, and Stakeholder Management : ? Lead, manage, and mentor a cross-functional team of AI experts, data scientists, data engineers, analysts, andcontent / records management professionals.? Collaborate with senior department leaders, legal teams, compliance officers, and external stakeholders toidentify opportunities for AI and data-driven innovation; this includes communicating complex AI and datastrategies to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring buy-in and alignment with department goals.? Establish and co-lead an AI Center of Excellence to drive responsible AI adoption across OAG.Required Qualifications : ? Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a relatedfield.? At least ten (10) years of experience in AI, data science, and analytics with a demonstrated record of leadingcomplex data initiatives in the public or legal sector.? At least five (5) years of experience leading and managing cross-functional teams, managing resources, andcultivating a high-performance work environment.? Strong ability to communicate technical concepts and data-driven insights to both technical and non-technicalstakeholders and translating business requirements into actionable AI / data science strategies while managingrisk and compliance.? Extensive experience in content and records management, data classification, data governance frameworks, anddata sensitivity management particularly within regulated environments.? In-depth knowledge of AI ethics, data privacy laws, security standards, records management regulations (e.g.,FOIA, FERPA, HIPAA), and other regulatory requirements that are relevant to public-sector and legal datamanagement.? Strong background in machine learning, data modeling, data architecture, and big data technologies.? Up-to-date familiarity with numerous AI LLM’s and embedded AI enterprise solutions.? Expertise in AI / ML algorithms, data analytics platforms, and emerging data science techniques.? Experience with AI frameworks, machine learning tools, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud,etc.).? Availability for occasional travel for conferences, training, or stakeholder meetings is required.Preferred Qualifications? Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems) is preferred.? AI / data science certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, TensorFlow).? Certified Records Manager (CRM) or similar certifications in records management.? Data governance or compliance-related certifications (e.g., CDMP, CIPP).The salary range for this position is $137,895 - $151,988. The final salary will be determined after a complete evaluationof the selected candidate’s qualifications. As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals whowork to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York statebenefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies.Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for employees, includingtelecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and iscommitted to workplace diversity.

Salary : $137,895 - $151,988