Subject Matter Expert - AI Program Management (AI Governance)

Subject Matter Expert AI Program Management (AI Governance)

FedTec is seeking a Subject Matter Expert AI Program Management (AI Governance) to provide senior-level support to Enterprise Architecture and Innovation Staff (EAIS). This role focuses on interpreting, operationalizing, and enforcing AI policy requirements stemming from OMB memoranda and other applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidance governing AI implementation in the Federal Government. The SME will support in establishing and maintaining AI governance policies, acceptable-use standards, compliance processes, AI inventory and attestation activities, executive governance support, and implementation controls that align agency AI activities with current federal requirements. The position works closely with leadership, policy teams, legal and compliance stakeholders, system owners, and program teams to translate evolving federal AI policy into practical governance procedures, implementation guidance, executive communications, and oversight mechanisms that enable responsible, compliant, and mission-focused adoption of AI across the agency.

Location: Woodlawn, MD (Hybrid)

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and enforcement of AI governance policies and procedures that align with direction and current federal AI policy requirements issued by OMB and other governing authorities.
• Interpret and translate federal AI implementation guidance into agency-level governance processes, operating procedures, compliance controls, and actionable implementation guidance for business and technical stakeholders.
• Document acceptable uses of AI ,including requirements related to transparency, accountability, human oversight, privacy, security, fairness, and lawful use of AI-enabled capabilities.
• Assist in creating, maintaining, reviewing, and updating AI policy and inventory attestations, data calls, use case documentation, and related reporting required by OMB, CAIO-related governance activities, or other oversight bodies.
• Support AI lifecycle governance activities, including governance checkpoints, policy reviews, compliance assessments, and implementation guidance across the lifecycle of AI systems and use cases.
• Develop and implement processes that help assure Agency compliance with AI policies, procedures, inventories, reporting obligations, and implementation controls.
• Support executive and program governance activities related to the CAIO, executive councils, and other AI governance bodies by preparing briefings, meeting materials, decision memos, reports, and presentations.
• Monitor and analyze changes in federal AI policy, OMB memoranda, executive direction, and related implementation guidance and assess impacts on AI governance, policy, and operating practices.
• Support responses to policy changes, audits, higher-level monitoring authority data calls, and new directives affecting agency AI use.
• Develop governance documentation addressing secure and compliant AI use, including considerations for data handling, access controls, risk management, documentation standards, and incident response coordination.
• Integrate AI governance requirements with existing governance frameworks, enterprise policies, and mission processes to enable consistent implementation across programs and use cases.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on policy compliance for AI initiatives, including responsible use, documentation expectations, approval pathways, and governance review requirements.
• Support coordination among policy, legal, privacy, security, architecture, data, and program stakeholders to align AI implementation activities with federal and agency governance expectations.
• Prepare weekly status reports, executive-ready communications, technical documentation, standard operating procedures, governance artifacts, and other work products relating to AI program management.

Basic Qualifications Required Education, Certifications, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business, Law, or a related field, with 8+ years of relevant experience in AI governance, federal policy implementation, compliance, IT governance, program management, or technology policy; or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing, interpreting, implementing, or enforcing policies and procedures in support of federal technology, data, privacy, security, or AI governance programs.
• Strong knowledge of OMB and other federal AI policy requirements governing agency AI adoption, AI governance, risk management, inventories, reporting, and acquisition practices, including familiarity with OMB M-25-21, OMB M-25-22, and OMB M-24-10.
• Experience supporting compliance with federal memoranda, executive direction, agency policy requirements, or government-wide implementation guidance in a federal or highly regulated environment.
• Experience supporting AI inventory, policy attestation, audit response, executive governance activities, or agency responses to federal data calls and oversight requirements.
• Understanding of AI lifecycle governance, responsible AI principles, and implementation controls related to transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
• Experience supporting CAIO council or executive AI governance activities within a federal agency.
• Familiarity with the AI in Government Act, the Advancing American AI Act, agency AI inventories, and AI acquisition governance.
• Experience preparing policy analyses, executive briefings, memoranda, governance artifacts, SOPs, and other documentation for senior leadership and oversight stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder coordination, facilitation, and communication skills across business, policy, legal, compliance, and technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, legal/compliance stakeholders, security and privacy teams, architects, data teams, and program owners.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Confluence, and workflow or work management tools.
• Minimum Citizenship Status Requirements: US Citizen

When You Join FedTec, You Are Joining a Family! We take pride in our work and the true and transparent relationships we build with our employees and partners. Just as you would do for your own family, we prioritize your safety, health, and happiness. That is why we've created the FedTec Total Well-Being program, offering benefits like:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
• Financial Security: 401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.
• Life & Family Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and Prepaid Legal services.
• Recognition & Growth: The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.
• Fitness & Wellness: The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach , personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.

Visit fedtec.com to learn more about who we are and where you can make an impact!

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where advancement is based on merit, skills, and contributions.

If you feel that your qualifications, talents, and values align with our culture, we welcome you to apply by submitting your resume today!

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