At the New York Power Authority, we’re not just part of the energy landscape—we’re leading the charge toward a carbon‑free, resilient, and economically vibrant New York. Our work keeps the state moving, innovating, and thriving.
The Senior Data & AI Governance Analyst is responsible for helping develop and implement AI governance practices to promote secure, compliant, and ethical use of artificial intelligence throughout the organization. This role sits in the Data Governance and Quality team, and supports the organization by working closely with business stakeholders to ensure that AI Governance policy and rules are in place whenever data touches AI.
In this position, you will help steer NYPA’s AI governance efforts by creating and applying robust frameworks applied to Data & AI initiatives, that follow current standards, while supporting ongoing innovation within AI projects and the evolution of AI capabilities. You will:
The ideal candidate will have a background in data governance, along with experience working with data use cases where AI is involved. They can work seamlessly across all levels of the organization, collaborating with business, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance partners to balance business needs with governance, security, and data protection requirements.
They are comfortable navigating ambiguity and excel at creating structure in new, evolving spaces. As this is a newly created role, the candidate will help shape foundational processes, frameworks, and operating models aligned with emerging AI policies, governance principles, and risk‑management practices.
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The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $117,000 - $146,000 The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov
The New York Power Authority is the nation's largest state public power organization, with 17 generating facilities and more than 1,550 circuit-miles of transmission lines. More than 80 percent of the electricity we produce is clean renewable hydropower.
NYPA is a leader in promoting energy efficiency, new energy technologies and electric transportation initiatives.
Our lower-cost power production and electricity purchases support hundreds of thousands of jobs throughout the state. Our business customers range from Fortune 100 giants competing in international markets to small manufacturing or service firms that are vital to local economies.
We sell power to government agencies; to community-owned electric systems and rural electric cooperatives; to job-producing companies; to private utilities for resale—without profit—to their customers; and to neighboring states, under federal requirements.
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