AI Governance & Strategy Advisor
Hybrid - US
AI Governance & Strategy Advisor
Full Time • Hybrid - US
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About this Role:
We are seeking a seasoned AI Governance & Strategy Advisor to support a federal health and human services agency client during a critical moment in its AI modernization journey. This is a senior advisory role operating at the intersection of strategy, data, architecture, and policy — helping the agency define where it is going with AI, how it will govern the journey, and what it will build first.
We are seeking a seasoned AI Governance & Strategy Advisor to support a federal health and human services agency client during a critical moment in its AI modernization journey. This is a senior advisory role operating at the intersection of strategy, data, architecture, and policy — helping the agency define where it is going with AI, how it will govern the journey, and what it will build first.
Among the near-term priorities is expanding digital resources for young adults transitioning out of foster care — including AI-enabled conversational tools and life-decision planning platforms. You will help shape what those tools look like, what they require, and how they get built responsibly.
This role is focused on requirements, strategy, and governance — not coding or deployment. You will work closely with program leadership, technical staff, and political stakeholders to produce the artifacts and frameworks that enable a delivery team to execute.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the agency's current AI posture — cataloging prior initiatives, existing capabilities, and gaps relative to mission needs.
• Define enterprise-level AI requirements in collaboration with program offices, technical staff, and leadership.
• Develop a phased implementation roadmap accounting for organizational readiness, policy requirements, and program priorities.
• Produce strategy artifacts — capability assessments, roadmaps, decision briefs — suitable for CIO and executive review.
• Design governance structures for AI lifecycle management including model review, red-flag detection, security review, and accountability controls.
• Establish standards consistent with OMB AI policy guidance, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and agency-specific policy requirements.
• Identify and document risk considerations — bias, data quality, security, privacy — with recommended mitigations.
• Evaluate existing data infrastructure and workflows to identify AI-ready datasets and integration opportunities.
• Provide architectural guidance for AI-enabled digital platforms, including web-based citizen-facing tools.
• Support product design decisions for AI-assisted features such as chatbot functionality and life-decision planning tools.
• Serve as a bridge between technical staff and program/political leadership — translating strategy into terms that drive decisions.
• Maintain continuity of the agency's AI program posture during an active leadership transition.
• Coordinate with delivery contractors to ensure requirements are well-defined and implementable.
• Facilitate discovery sessions and working groups to build internal alignment on AI direction and priorities.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise AI strategies within large, complex organizations — including federal agencies or comparably regulated environments.
• Proven track record modernizing digital platforms to enable AI integration and deliver improved user outcomes.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools and techniques including machine learning, natural language processing, and deep learning.
• Strong working knowledge of AI governance frameworks: OMB AI policy guidance, the NIST AI RMF, and federal data governance standards.
• Experience conducting AI capability assessments and producing executive-level strategy and requirements documentation.
• Ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholder communities, including senior leadership and program offices.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a Public Trust position.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Prior experience supporting HHS, ACF, or a comparable human services agency in an IT or AI advisory capacity.
• Background with AI Center of Excellence models, including workshop facilitation, AI lab design, and government-industry partnerships.
• Experience in AI risk management, including neural network governance, bias detection, and responsible AI principles.
• Familiarity with AI applications for web-based digital services or citizen-facing platforms.
• Knowledge of GSA MAS or similar government contract vehicles.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $145,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year
About Us
Our Approach
We firmly believe in the uniqueness of every business, necessitating a personalized approach to transformation. This conviction drives us to invest time in comprehending an organization's historical challenges and operational framework. Our commitment is to foster innovation by adopting a tailored strategy that optimizes the utilization of an organization's human resources and data assets. With a wealth of experience, we specialize in guiding organizations through the implementation of post-quantum security, protocols for autonomy, and artificial intelligence.
We are committed to working with clients to positively disrupt, modernize, and transform their organizations and business processes. Noteworthy achievements include initiatives aimed at enhancing human resilience in the food supply chain, leveraging autonomy for streamlined operations, establishing root-of-trust capabilities for high-quality, trusted data, and designing ecosystems and tools for securing and transferring digital value through digital wallets. . Our proficiency extends to using artificial intelligence and data to fortify security and enhance visibility in data assets, aiding in the management of health issues at local, state, and national levels. We've developed a modern security posture to effectively mitigate risks associated with cyber attacks from nation-states. Our wealth of experience is underpinned by collaborative work with diverse multidisciplinary teams, thriving in highly complex and rapidly changing environments.
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