26-2262: AI Governance & Compliance Lead - Henrico, VA

AI Governance & Compliance Lead
Job ID#: 26-2262
Clearance: N/A
Location: Henrico, VA

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do:
Navitas is seeking an experienced AI Governance & Compliance Lead to support enterprise AI and intelligent automation initiatives through the establishment and oversight of AI governance, compliance, risk management, responsible AI practices, data governance, and security controls. This role will be responsible for helping ensure AI systems and enterprise modernization efforts align with applicable regulatory, cybersecurity, privacy, and operational governance requirements within Government and highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead and support AI governance, compliance, risk management, and responsible AI initiatives across enterprise AI and intelligent automation programs.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, standards, procedures, and operational controls related to AI systems, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and enterprise compliance.
• Establish governance processes supporting AI transparency, explainability, fairness, bias mitigation, auditability, human oversight, and lifecycle governance.
• Conduct risk assessments, compliance reviews, policy evaluations, audit readiness activities, and governance reporting for AI and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Ensure enterprise AI environments comply with applicable standards and frameworks including NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF, FedRAMP, CJIS, HIPAA, FISMA, and related regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams, legal and compliance personnel, enterprise architects, data governance stakeholders, and executive leadership to support governance and risk mitigation efforts.
• Support enterprise governance boards, audit activities, executive risk reporting, operational governance processes, and compliance management initiatives.
• Monitor and assess AI governance lifecycle activities including access controls, privacy safeguards, logging and audit requirements, operational compliance monitoring, and data governance practices.
• Support implementation of AI governance controls for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise AI environments.
• Assist with development of operational governance metrics, compliance dashboards, policy documentation, and executive briefings.
• Evaluate emerging AI governance regulations, cybersecurity standards, and responsible AI practices to support organizational compliance and risk management objectives.
• Collaborate with program teams and technical stakeholders to integrate governance and compliance requirements into enterprise modernization initiatives.

What You’ll Need:

• 8+ years of continuous experience supporting cybersecurity, governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, or data protection programs within enterprise or Government environments.
• 3+ years supporting AI governance, responsible AI, or enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operational controls related to AI systems, data governance, privacy, or cybersecurity programs.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Responsible AI governance practices including:
  • AI transparency
  • Explainability
  • Fairness and bias mitigation
  • Human oversight
  • Auditability
  • AI lifecycle governance
• Experience coordinating with cybersecurity teams, legal/compliance personnel, enterprise architects, data governance stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Experience supporting enterprise governance boards, audit and compliance reviews, executive risk reporting, policy management, and operational governance processes.
• Strong familiarity with:
  • AI governance lifecycle management
  • Data privacy controls
  • Access management
  • Logging and audit requirements
  • Operational compliance monitoring
• Strong understanding of enterprise governance frameworks, privacy regulations, cybersecurity compliance programs, and AI risk management practices within highly regulated environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Public Policy, Law, or related field from an accredited institution required.
• Seven (7) years of qualifying governance and compliance experience may be substituted in lieu of degree requirements.

Set yourself apart:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGRC, CDPSE, CIPP, PMP, or equivalent governance, cybersecurity, or compliance certifications.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI frameworks, AI ethics programs, and enterprise AI governance methodologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise AI modernization, cloud governance, or cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of enterprise data governance, records management, and operational risk management practices.
• Experience supporting federal, state, or cooperative contracting environments.
• Experience contributing to proposal development, governance strategy planning, or enterprise modernization initiatives within Government contracting organizations.

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Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.