Artificial Intelligence Governance Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology

95d • $110,925 - $150,075

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Artificial Intelligence Governance Specialist at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. The Artificial Intelligence Governance 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, IT Risk & Compliance, who leads the AI risk assessment process and will work closely with the Artificial Intelligence & Data Management team as well as others in IT Risk & Compliance.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or related technical field, or a combination of education, technical/professional training, certification and/or work experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML research or applied AI development
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, and AI system design
• Experience with AI safety concepts including alignment, robustness, and interpretability
• Solid foundation in cybersecurity principles and practices
• Understanding of AI-specific security threats and mitigation strategies
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and frameworks
• Knowledge of data privacy and protection standards
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance processes and documentation
• Understanding of AI ethics principles and responsible AI development practices
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and committees
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and General Data Protection Regulation)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the defense contract industry
• Professional certifications in Cybersecurity or Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities in AI systems
• Develop security protocols for AI model training, deployment, and maintenance
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement AI-specific security measures
• Evaluate third-party AI tools and vendors for security and compliance standards
• Serve as a technical expert on cross-functional AI governance committees
• Evaluate AI systems and proposals for compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Develop and refine AI governance frameworks, policies, and best practices
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and executive teams on AI risk assessments
• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and their potential risks and benefits
• Analyze the implications of new AI developments for organizational governance strategies
• Monitor regulatory landscape changes and assess impact on current AI initiatives
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for leadership and governance committees
• Ensure AI projects meet relevant regulatory requirements and emerging AI laws
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of AI system capabilities, limitations, and risk profiles
• Support audit processes and regulatory inquiries related to AI systems
• Develop compliance checklists and assessment tools for AI deployment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees