Position Title: Director, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics and Governance
Work Location: Remote
Duration: Fulltime
Work Arrangement: This position is 100% remote within the United States with 10% travel required for annual meetings.

Must-haves
• AI Governance & Regulatory Knowledge – Deep understanding of responsible AI principles and compliance frameworks.
• Risk Assessment – Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate AI-related risks.
• Data Privacy & Ethical AI Practices – Strong grasp of privacy laws and fairness in AI systems.
• Policy Development & Implementation – Skilled in creating and enforcing governance policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication – Effective engagement with Legal, Data Science, and leadership teams.

Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills:
• Vendor Oversight & Third-Party Risk Management – Managing compliance for external AI solutions.
• Training & Organizational Enablement – Building AI literacy and delivering compliance education.
• Analytical Auditing & Continuous Improvement – Monitoring controls and driving process enhancements.

Position Summary:
Executes the AI governance framework, ensuring that established policies and strategies are effectively implemented across the organization. Leads day-to-day management of AI governance programs, overseeing teams responsible for monitoring AI systems, addressing compliance requirements, and implementing risk management protocols.

Key Responsibilities:
• Executes comprehensive AI governance framework that aligns with organizational goals, ethical principles, and regulatory requirements
• Translates high-level AI-specific policies and strategies into actionable processes, guidelines, and operational workflows within the organization. Addresses data governance, bias mitigation, transparency, accountability, and risk management
• Monitors and conducts AI risk assessments to identify potential ethical, legal, and societal risks associated with AI applications. Reports on findings to senior leadership and the VP of AI Governance.
• Implements the AI ethics guidelines for the organization including for models developed by the organization or third parties on which the organization relies
• Performs project level risk analysis to determine success criteria or identify risks for model development outcomes
• Develops and implements AI training and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders on AI governance principles, ethical considerations, and best practices
• Manages a team of AI professionals to ensure consistent application of AI governance standards across the organization
• Advocates for the understanding of human reactions and behaviors, for those working with AI, adjacent to AI, or receiving an output from AI as part of overall AI ethics
• Promotes AI literacy across the organization, fostering a shared understanding of AI's impact and facilitating smooth adoption
• Monitors and evaluates the performance and impact of AI systems on the organization and its stakeholders
• Establishes metrics and benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of AI governance controls and identify areas for improvement
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Law, or Healthcare Management required: 7+ years leadership experience in related field required
• Experience with and deep understanding of AI governance frameworks, ethical principles, and best practices required
• Strong knowledge of the healthcare industry, including relevant regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and ethical considerations required
• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with AI technologies required
• Experience in developing and implementing AI compliance programs preferred
• Experience with AI model development and deployment preferred
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices preferred

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 145000.00/Yearly.