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City of San José · 7 hours ago

AI and Privacy Senior Analyst - Information Technology Department

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $144K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of San José is seeking an AI and Privacy Senior Analyst to provide leadership in the governance, oversight, and deployment of artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies. This role involves shaping Citywide AI governance, advancing privacy protections, leading community engagement efforts, and supporting San José’s national leadership through the GovAI Coalition.

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Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the City’s privacy and artificial intelligence governance portfolio, including oversight of high-risk technologies, data-sharing initiatives, and AI-enabled systems used across City departments

Conduct and lead Citywide privacy reviews and AI reviews, including evaluation of machine learning systems, data partnerships, vendor procurements, and enterprise technology tools to ensure compliance with the City’s Digital Privacy Policy, AI Policy, and applicable state and federal requirements

Respond to emerging privacy incidents, technology risks, or public concerns by conducting assessments, recommending safeguards, and coordinating appropriate mitigation strategies

Lead the ongoing development, refinement, and operationalization of Citywide privacy procedures, AI governance frameworks, and implementation guidance, translating policy into practical workflows for departments

Manage and support the Digital Privacy Advisory Task Force and internal working groups around privacy and AI

Serve as the City’s primary product owner and program lead for the GovAI Coalition, including planning and overseeing the annual Coalition summit and managing working groups and committees

Provide expert guidance to departments piloting or deploying AI-enabled solutions (e.g., customer service automation, transportation safety, housing, inspections), ensuring responsible design, monitoring, and continuous improvement

Support community engagement efforts related to AI, privacy, and sensitive technologies

Track, analyze, and report on program performance metrics such as efficiency gains, adoption rates, and governance outcomes to inform leadership decision-making and future investments

Provide mentorship, direction, and oversight to one Analyst supporting privacy, AI governance, and GovAI Coalition activities

Qualification

AI policy governancePrivacy policy developmentProgram managementPublic-sector technologyData managementAnalytical thinkingPlanningSupervisionCommunication skillsDecision makingProblem solvingTeamwork

Required

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative analytic work in the areas of budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, human resources, or related field in general analytical work

Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments

Experience proposing, advocating and overseeing AI policy or technology policy for an organization

Experience creating policies and guidelines for a large organization

Ability to facilitate meetings with stakeholders towards a clear set of takeaways and next steps

Experience supporting digital transformation of an organization

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices

Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts

Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach

Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions

Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome

Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness

Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills