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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleDeputy Director, Responsible Artificial Intelligence Safety & Education (RAISE) (Special Assistant, NS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $172787 to $213995 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or New York City

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Deputy Director for Responsible AI Safety & Education (RAISE). The Deputy Director will join the state’s Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity & Trust (DIGIT). Reporting to the Director of DIGIT, the Deputy Director will be responsible for overseeing the team implementing transparency, reporting, and disclosure requirements applicable to developers of frontier AI models. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads implementation of Article 44-B of the General Business Law, including requirements related to transparency, reporting, and disclosure; coordinates review of filed reports and disclosures; engages with other governmental authorities; and prepares annual reports;
• Manages a team of AI experts, analysts, project managers, and other staff responsible for implementing Article 44-B;
• Coordinates with information technology services to oversee the development and maintenance of technology systems necessary to implement Article 44-B;
• Serves as the subject matter expert regarding Article 44-B and briefs the Superintendent on related matters as necessary; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant work experience including 3 years in roles involving technology;
• At least 3 years of managerial supervision with a demonstrated ability to supervise large teams;
• Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence systems;
• Experience designing or implementing programs, including by defining processes and coordinating across teams;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Strong analytical and management skills.

Appointment Method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $172,787 - $213,995 (salary commensurate with experience)

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

Name Nate Keiper

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than February 25, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (Box DDRAISE-SA-00803) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Nate Keiper
Box DDRAISE-SA-00803
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.