AI Data Governance Specialist

Battelle • Columbus, OH

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. Job Summary Battelle is currently seeking an AI Data Governance Specialist to support our AI engineering initiatives by ensuring compliance, security, and ethical use of data across AI systems. This is an on-site position located in Columbus, OH, Chantilly, VA, or Crystal City, VA with a strong preference for candidates local to Columbus, OH. This role bridges data governance and AI development, enabling safe and effective deployment of AI solutions aligned with regulatory requirements and organizational standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Information Governance, Computer Science or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, AI/ML workflows, and cloud-based environments (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Power Platform, and AI governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI model lifecycle, including training data preparation, embeddings, and RAG strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance (DFARS, CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP) and ethical AI standards.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical requirements into clear governance policies.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, or similar AI platforms.
• Understanding of data security controls, sensitivity labels, and DLP policies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, compliance, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with AI engineering teams to define and enforce data governance policies for AI models and pipelines.
• Implement data quality, lineage, and classification frameworks to support AI training and inference processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, CMMC, DFARS) and internal governance policies.
• Develop and maintain metadata strategies, including embedding and vector store management for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to manage risk assessments for AI data usage and model outputs.
• Support responsible AI practices, including bias detection, transparency, and explainability requirements.
• Provide guidance on data retention, lifecycle management, and secure handling of sensitive information (e.g., PII, CUI).

Benefits

• Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders Give back to and improve our communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees