AI & Data Policy and Standards Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead actionable policy drafting and lifecycle management by conducting decision-to-data mapping, maintaining version-controlled documentation, and writing specific guidelines to govern ethical AI deployment
• Operationalize emerging AI regulations by translating frameworks into clear checklists, removing ambiguity for EchoStar business units and engineering teams
• Conduct feasibility testing with technical stakeholders to refine policies, ensuring standards are frictionless and practical before finalization
• Standardize governance measurement through the creation of templates, decision trees, and scored evaluation guides
• Serve as the operational link between Governance Leadership and Forward Deployed Expertise teams to drive alignment and clear execution handoffs

Skills, Experience and Requirements

• AI Application proficiency, leveraging AI tools to enhance automation, productivity, and governance workflows
• Logical policy development capabilities with a track record of creating version-controlled, accessible governance documentation for non-legal teams
• Data interpretation expertise to define specific metadata, logging requirements, and testing protocols aligned with regulatory standards
• Strategic collaboration skills to influence without authority, effectively bridging gaps between business, risk, and technical execution teams
• Deep domain knowledge in standardized governance frameworks including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

 

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Policy, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Minimum Experience: 4 years of experience in AI/Data Governance, Technical Policy, Process Engineering, or Compliance
• Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 4 years of experience with:
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• Decision-to-data mapping and policy drafting

 

Visa sponsorship not available for this position

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Benefits

We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar Benefits 

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies. Compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)\nCompany Description

EchoStar is connecting the world. We expand possibilities for education, healthcare, and industry by connecting people, enterprises, and technology across the globe. Together, we’re shaping the future of connectivity, creating opportunities to empower communities and turning the impossible into reality.

Company Description

EchoStar is connecting the world. We expand possibilities for education, healthcare, and industry by connecting people, enterprises, and technology across the globe. Together, we’re shaping the future of connectivity, creating opportunities to empower communities and turning the impossible into reality.