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City of Durham · 1 month ago

Senior Data & AI Governance Analyst

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Durham is recognized for its award-winning Technology Solutions Department that enhances public service through innovative technology. The Senior Data & AI Governance Analyst will support enterprise technology operations by developing governance frameworks and ensuring ethical use of data and emerging technologies.

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Responsibilities

Develops and implements governance policies, standards, and procedures for AI, automation, and data analytics initiatives across City and County departments

Assesses AI/ML models, automation workflows, and advanced analytics use-cases for risk, fairness, transparency, equity impacts, privacy considerations, and alignment with enterprise goals

Ensures that emerging-technology initiatives comply with applicable regulations, policies, ethical guidelines, and data-sharing standards

Supports the City/County Open Data Program Manager in operationalizing data governance, open data workflows, and analytics governance processes

Conducts research and analysis; prepares technical summaries, reports, recommendations, briefs, and policy documents

Contributes to the design and upkeep of dashboards, data visualizations, and open-data assets used across the enterprise

Coordinates implementation activities with business units, Technology Solutions teams, and partner departments

Recommends mitigation strategies and supports continuous improvement of governance frameworks

Reviews project documentation, technical specifications, and vendor materials to identify compliance implications and ensure adherence to City/County standards

Collaborates with City leadership, enterprise departments, and external partners to provide guidance, technical assistance, and subject-matter expertise on AI governance, data ethics, analytics best practices, and open data

Represents the Open Data Program in working groups, committees, and internal discussions related to AI, automation, or data policy

Responds to escalated questions or requests for interpretation of data-governance and AI-governance standards

Qualification

AI governanceData governanceData analyticsAutomation technologiesData qualityML/AI conceptsPolicy documentationAnalytical reportsTechnical recommendationsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, information technology, public policy, statistics, analytics, or a closely related field

Five years of professional experience in data analytics, AI/ML systems, automation technologies, data governance, or related roles

Professional experience developing or implementing governance policies, data standards, or model-risk/AI oversight practices

Demonstrated knowledge of ML/AI concepts, data-quality practices, analytics workflows, and data-lifecycle management

Experience preparing analytical reports, technical recommendations, or policy documentation for operational or executive audiences

Benefits

12-13 paid holidays per year

13 standard work days of vacation per year

13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement

2 weeks paid military leave per year

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans

State and City retirement plans

Short and long term disability plans

Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions

City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System

Paid funeral leave

Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling

Paid life insurance equal to annual salary

48 hours for volunteer work each year

4 hours parental leave each year

Workman's Compensation Insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Plans

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service