Data and AI Governance Specialist

Job Description: Support data and AI governance programs by helping clients define practical governance structures, roles, decision rights, and operating rhythmsDevelop key governance artifacts such as policies, standards, playbooks, RACI matrices, intake workflows, and governance committee materialsPerform assessments and current-state analysis across data lifecycle, data quality, metadata, privacy, and access controls, then translate findings into clear recommendations and implementation roadmapsPartner with data engineering, analytics, and security teams to align governance requirements to delivery patterns (data products, lakehouse/warehouse, BI publishing, and AI solution delivery)Help establish data/AI governance and responsible data/AI practices including use case intake, risk tiering, human-in-the-loop expectations (for AI), model documentation, and ongoing monitoring approachesContribute to stakeholder engagement by drafting client-ready materials, facilitating working sessions, and documenting decisions and action itemsSupport delivery quality and team rhythms by contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, documentation, and status reportingLead governance workstreams and small delivery teams to design and implement data/AI governance programs that are actionable and sustainableOwn client relationships for your workstream by setting expectations, facilitating executive discussions, and driving alignment across business, IT, privacy, security, and legal stakeholdersDesign and operationalize governance operating models including council structures, data stewardship models, decision escalation paths, and integrated controls across data, analytics, and AIDefine implementation roadmaps that connect strategy to execution, including sequencing, dependency management, change management, and measurable adoption outcomesEstablish AI governance and responsible AI guardrails such as model and use case inventory, risk management workflow, review boards, documentation standards, third-party oversight, and ongoing compliance reportingInstitute tactical and functional governance operations and controls that assist in operationalizing program and product-level governanceTranslate governance needs into scalable enablement including templates, playbooks, training, and communications that improve adoption and reduce operational frictionContribute to growth and pursuits by supporting proposal development, scoping, staffing plans, and the creation of reusable assets and acceleratorsRequirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Information Systems, Public Policy, Business, Data/Computer Science, Engineering, or similar)3+ years of relevant experience in data governance, data strategy, analytics enablement, privacy support, or technology risk, including direct delivery contributionsDemonstrated knowledge of data governance fundamentals, such as data stewardship, data lifecycle, metadata, data quality, privacy, and access controlsFamiliarity with AI governance concepts such as model risk considerations, transparency and documentation, monitoring, and responsible AI practicesStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics in clear, practical language and produce polished client-ready outputsAbility to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality work products in a fast-paced environmentU.S. citizen requirement and active or ability to obtain a Public Trust clearanceAbility to travel as needed based on client and project needsBenefits: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend