Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleArtificial Intelligence Architect 2 (Project Coordinator)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Nine (9) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of AI engineering or other AI-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations.

At least five (5) years of which must be specialized experience in AI application solutions architecture, AI engineering, or a related technical role, and

including two (2) years of supervisory-level experience in AI architecture, AI engineering or a related technical field.


Education/Experience Substitutions

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

Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.

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

Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience.


Preferred qualifications:

Preference for candidates holding relevant AI architecture certification, including but not limited to:

ARTIBA: Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate

IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

MIT: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC)

USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Engineer (CAIE)

Strong technical background with extensive experience with applied mathematics, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and natural language processing (NLP).

Substantial experience working with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and advanced analytics tools like SAS.

Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including but not limited to Python and R.

Good understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Git, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Proven ability to lead and manage change projects with cross-functional teams.

Experience with ethical AI practices and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively facilitate the contribution of both agency stakeholders and IT specialists, allowing both parties to equally contribute to overall objectives.

Ability to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing workload.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot multiple complex AI systems issues, identify the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceive effective solutions.

Strong critical thinking skills and business-orientation.

Ability to align business needs with technical specifications.

Clearly recognizes agencies’ objectives and leverages personal IT expertise, minimizing expenditures and maximizing operational revenues.


Please note:

Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.

Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis. Some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

Under the direction of the Artificial Intelligence Architect 3, the Artificial Intelligence Architect 2 (AIA2) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery directly supervising a team of Artificial Intelligence Architect 1’s.


Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Design end-to-end AI technical solutions that address business requirements and align with AI architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with AI architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.

Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into AI technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment.

Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in an AI technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for AI technology adoption.

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that AI solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate AI technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

Collaborate with AI architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the AI architecture project implementation phase.

Drive continuous improvement in AI solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance AI solution quality.

Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.

This position will be located in either Albany, NY or New York City.

Salary Commensurate with experience
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 Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
* 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)
* And many more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Michael Penticuff

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the Artificial Intelligence Architect 2 (Project Coordinator) #00500607 in the subject of your email.

Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.