Artificial Intelligence Governance Specialist
About The Position
Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting GDIT’s AI Governance processes. This role combines technical AI research expertise with practical governance oversight to ensure responsible AI deployment across our organization. This position will report directly to the Manager, Cyber Risk & Compliance, who leads the AI risk assessment process and will work closely with the Artificial Intelligence & Data team as well as others in Cyber Risk & Compliance. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist – Artificial Intelligence Governance, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the organization by ensuring responsible, secure, and compliant deployment of AI systems. You will play a crucial role in supporting GDIT’s AI Governance processes by bridging technical AI research with practical oversight.
Requirements
- BS degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related technical field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 5+ years of hands on experience in AI/ML research or applied AI development
- Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, AI safety concepts; foundation in cybersecurity; knowledge of regulatory frameworks and AI ethics
- Excellent communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking, strong project management abilities, and precision in documentation and compliance processes
Nice To Haves
- AI Architecture
- AI Governance
- AI Security
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Generative AI
Responsibilities
- Lead/Manage/Support identification and assessment of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within AI systems and ensure security protocols are implemented across AI model training, deployment, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with the Artificial Intelligence & Data team and cross‑functional governance committees to guide secure, ethical, and compliant AI initiatives.
- Drive organizational compliance with internal policies, emerging AI laws, and regulatory frameworks by developing governance frameworks, assessment tools, and documentation that evaluate AI system capabilities and risk profiles.
- Utilize AI/ML expertise, cybersecurity principles, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800‑171, NIST AI RMF, GDPR, and data privacy standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
