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**Req ID:** RQ207521

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None

**Public Trust/Other Required:** None

**Job Family:** Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

AI Governance,Artificial Intelligence (AI),Artificial Intelligence Ethics,Cybersecurity,Risk Assessments

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

Job Description:

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.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

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.

Specific responsibilities include:

Cybersecurity & Risk Assessment

-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

AI Governance & Committee Participation

-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

Research & Analysis

-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

Compliance & Documentation

-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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

+ 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.

Qualifications:

Technical Background

+ 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

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

+ 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

Governance & Compliance

+ 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)

Communication & Collaboration

+ Ability to assert own ideas and collaborate with team members and leadership.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Strong project management and organizational skills

Key Competencies

+ Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex AI systems and identify potential risks and benefits

+ Strategic Mindset: Understanding of how AI governance fits into broader organizational objectives

+ Attention to Detail: Precision in documentation and compliance processes

+ Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate rapidly evolving AI landscape and regulatory environment

+ Ethical Reasoning: Strong foundation in AI ethics and responsible development practices

+ Experience in the defense contract industry highly preferred.

+ Professional certifications in Cybersecurity or Risk Management are highly preferred.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $110,925 - $150,075. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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