Artificial Intelligence Governance Specialist

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: AI Architecture, AI Governance, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: 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. • 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist – Artificial Intelligence Governance must have: • Education: BS degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related technical field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) • Experience: 5+ years of hands on experience in AI/ML research or applied AI development • Technical skills: Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, AI safety concepts; foundation in cybersecurity; knowledge of regulatory frameworks and AI ethics • Role requirements: Excellent communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking, strong project management abilities, and precision in documentation and compliance processes 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 Work Location: Hybrid; requires 3 days per week onsite at GDIT office in Falls Church, VA 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 $97,750 - $132,250. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Falls Church Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: 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 26,000 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. 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