Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleStudent Assistant Internship (Chief AI Office), Ref# 10179
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $23.29 to $26.12 Hourly
Duties Description Under the direction of the Lead Data Scientist (29), within the Chief Artificial Intelligence Office, the position will assist in the development of AI solutions combining data science, natural language processing (NLP) and generative AI tools.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Design and implement machine learning models and AI algorithms.
• Maintain updated knowledge on the latest AI trends and technologies.
• Adopt AI technology to perform named entity recognition (NER) and sentiment analysis tasks using relevant software.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and other IT professionals to ensure proper implementation of AI models.
• Coordinate with various state agencies to craft data science solutions as needed.
• Perform regular testing and debugging of AI systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI technology to improve business processes.
• Record and maintain proper code and documentation on ITS processes, policies, application configuration and help related materials.
• Conform to ITS policies, technical and security standards.
Preferred Skills:
• Strong interest in AI.
• Previous coursework or projects related to AI or natural language processing.
• Experience with Python or R for scripting and data manipulation.
• Exposure to NLP packages and software such as SpaCy, PyTorch or NLTK are a plus.
Minimum Qualifications • Must be a US citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be currently attending a New York State college, university or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State attending a college, university or graduate program outside of New York State
• Must have completed a minimum of one (1) year as a student at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university (completion of one year’s worth of academic credits over a more extended period of time may qualify part-time students) OR currently enrolled graduate student or accepted in a graduate degree program
• Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent to a C.
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.
This position can be part time or full time.
Fingerprinting and background check may be required.
Benefits of Working for NYS for eligible employees:
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/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
• Up to 50% telecommuting
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.
The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Student Assistant Program
Email Address internship@its.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Swan Street Building, Core 4
Notes on ApplyingPlease complete the Student Assistant Application: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Student-Assistant-Application, no later than December 25, 2025. If you have any issues with the form, please contact ITS Student Assistant Program by email at internship@its.ny.gov.