Artificial Intelligence Policy and Safety Advisor (Operations & Policy Analyst 4)
About The Position
Enterprise Information Services (EIS) is a state government-wide information technology (IT) program led by Oregon’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). EIS provides statewide oversight for information technology management, planning, policy, and governance. Within EIS, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office, led by the Chief AI Officer, is charged with crafting the strategic vision for the State of Oregon relating to artificial intelligence. As the AI Policy and Safety Advisor you will provide policy advice, research, communications, planning, and operational support to the Chief AI Officer to advance Oregon’s AI program. You will serve as a lead advisor to the Chief AI Officer in establishing practical and responsible frameworks for AI governance for state agencies, evaluating enterprise AI policy changes, developing communication and training programs, and collaborating with executive leaders on governance, risk management, and AI adoption strategies. The AI Advisor applies strategic judgment to develop and implement policies that support the enterprise-wide adoption of responsible AI practices. In short, the AI Policy and Safety Advisor brings both an entrepreneurial mindset intent on supporting AI enablement at the state, and a healthy respect for safety and governance to make AI enablement safe and responsible. This position is the first of its kind in Oregon State Government and requires excellent judgment, interpersonal skills, and communication abilities to develop and implement policies that direct the enterprise-wide adoption of responsible AI practices.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years’ professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
- Qualifying experience which may include policy research, development and communication; risk management activities; advisory committee administration; standards development.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated executive-level expertise in policy development, evaluation, and communication on complex, technical topics applied to large enterprises.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to effectively and accurately explain complex, technical topics in a manner that is understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-level leaders, through written and visual means.
- Experience using several of the major artificial intelligence platforms (Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT), including prompt design and refinement and project scoping and development.
- Working knowledge of the NIST AI Risk management framework and the State of Oregon Enterprise AI Policy.
- Demonstrated ability to build a new program or function from the ground up, operating effectively amid an evolving mandate, shifting needs, and the absence of an established playbook or predecessor.
- Ability to support management team decisions and help drive consistent execution across the organization.
- Experience leading groups with diverse backgrounds and competing interests to consensus and actionable plans.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software tools.
- Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and the M365 Suite is desirable.
- Experience evaluating technology vendors and contracts for risk, including security, data handling, and contractual terms.
- AI-specific familiarity a plus.
- Familiarity with IT operations and project/service delivery in a large organization, enough to ensure policy and governance recommendations are practical and implementable.
- Knowledge of a recognized framework such as ITIL or equivalent is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide policy advice, research, communications, planning, and operational support to the Chief AI Officer.
- Serve as a lead advisor to the Chief AI Officer in establishing practical and responsible frameworks for AI governance for state agencies.
- Evaluate enterprise AI policy changes.
- Develop communication and training programs.
- Collaborate with executive leaders on governance, risk management, and AI adoption strategies.
- Apply strategic judgment to develop and implement policies that support the enterprise-wide adoption of responsible AI practices.
- Bring both an entrepreneurial mindset intent on supporting AI enablement at the state, and a healthy respect for safety and governance to make AI enablement safe and responsible.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
- Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
- Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
- Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
