Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Officer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, TechAffinity Inc, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Title: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk OfficerLocation: Austin, Texas – ONSITE-LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY Duration: 12+ MonthsJob DescriptionEnterprise-level role responsible for the governance, oversight, and mitigation of risks associated with the design, deployment, procurement, and use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced analytics across TCEQ. This individual ensures that AI-enabled systems used in regulatory, scientific, enforcement, and administrative functions operate in a manner that is lawful, ethical, secure, transparent, and aligned with public-sector values, environmental justice principles, and TCEQ’s statutory mission. This individual serves as an expert on AI risk and governance, advises agency leadership, and collaborates closely with legal, cybersecurity, data, procurement, and program leadership to enable responsible innovation while safeguarding public trust.II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequired/PreferredExperience5RequiredDesigning, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive enterprise AI risk management and governance framework. Establishing policies, standards, and approval processes governing AI and advanced analytics use cases.5RequiredLeading or co-chairing an internal AI Governance Council which reviewed, prioritized, and approved AI initiatives. Ensuring consistent lifecycle oversight for AI systems from concept and procurement through deployment and retirement.5RequiredIdentifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating AI-related risks including algorithmic bias, model drift, explainability, data quality issues, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, operational risk, legal exposure and reputational risk.5RequiredOversight of AI risk assessments, model impact assessments, and control testing activities. Establishing escalation, incident response, and remediation protocols for AI-related issues.5RequiredPartnering with Legal, Privacy, Records Management, and Compliance teams to ensure AI systems comply with Texas state laws, federal regulations, public records requirements, privacy protections, and civil rights obligations.5RequiredMonitoring emerging AI-related laws, regulations, and standards and assess their impact on agency operations. Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on AI governance risk and regulatory readiness.5RequiredChampioning ethical AI principles including fairness, accountability, transparency, human oversight, and explainability.5RequiredEnsuring AI use does not result in unfair or opaque regulatory outcomes, particularly in permitting, inspections, and enforcement.5RequiredSupporting mechanisms for public transparency and defensibility where AI contributes to regulatory decisions.5RequiredCollaborating closely with the Information Resources Manager, Deputy Director of Information Resources, Chief Data Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and program area Directors.5RequiredInfluencing enterprise technology and data strategy by embedding AI risk considerations into planning and investment decisions.5RequiredActing as a trusted executive partner balancing innovation enablement with responsible risk management.5PreferredDeveloping and delivering executive and workforce training on responsible AI use and risk awareness.5PreferredPromoting a culture of ethical, risk-aware innovation across scientific, regulatory, and administrative teams.5PreferredProviding guidance to program teams on acceptable and prohibited uses of AI technologies