AI Risk Assessment Analyst (AI Programs)

AI Risk Assessment Analyst (AI Programs)

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Job Overview:

Our AI Programs team works at the forefront of AI's impact on kids, families, and schools, and is focused on AI thought leadership, AI evaluations, AI literacy, and the creation of practical resources for families and educators.

The AI Risk Assessment Analyst will execute comprehensive evaluations of AI tools and platforms used by children, teens, and educators, under the strategic direction of the Senior Director, AI Programs. This is a highly collaborative role focused on rigorous execution of assessment protocols, data analysis, and report development within an established framework and methodology. The AI Risk Assessment Analyst will also contribute to process improvements to evolve our risk assessment framework and methodology as AI use cases and products continue to evolve.

Working closely with the Senior Director and an AI Risk Assessment Fellow, this position will implement systematic evaluation processes, conduct technical testing procedures, and contribute to public-facing analysis that shapes industry standards for AI youth safety. The analyst will be responsible for implementing assessment protocols as directed. In service of understanding risks to children, the analyst will be required to conduct evaluations of a range of sensitive content, including but not limited to mature themes, harmful language, inappropriate sexual content, violence, self-harm, and other potentially disturbing material. As such, the AI Risk Assessment Analyst must possess the professionalism, emotional resilience, and analytical detachment necessary to evaluate disturbing material while maintaining clear boundaries and focusing on child safety outcomes.

Location: San Francisco, California preferred
Reports To: Senior Director of AI Programs
Salary: $85,600–$101,650 per year
Type: Full-time, exempt

What You'll Do:

Assessment Execution & Implementation

• In collaboration with the Senior Director, design and execute risk assessment test plans that evaluate AI tools and platforms used by kids, teens, and K–12, including conducting comprehensive evaluations of major AI platforms and emerging educational AI tools while following established methodologies.
• Implement systematic prompt testing procedures using technical tools (e.g., Python scripts, API calls, and automated testing frameworks).
• Apply standardized evaluation frameworks as directed across different AI applications and use cases. 

Technical Testing & Data Analysis

• Run batch and manual prompt testing plans to produce AI system outputs across a range of scenarios to systematically assess AI tool behaviors, safety mechanisms, and content appropriateness.
• Process and analyze large data sets from testing procedures to identify patterns, risks, and safety considerations.
• Handle sensitive content evaluation, including potentially triggering or challenging material related to youth safety concerns.