AI Governance Operations Lead 6314 Remote/Teleworker US

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<div><div><p><span><span>The Leidos Office of Technology (OOT) is<span> </span></span><span>seeking</span><span><span> </span>a highly organized, analytically strong, and execution-oriented Director of AI Governance to<span> </span></span></span><span><span>run and perform the core operational work</span></span><span><span><span> </span>of Leidos’ AI Governance team and partnerships. This is a<span> </span></span></span><span><span>hands-on role</span></span><span><span><span> </span>focused on<span> </span></span></span><span><span>directly conducting AI use case intake, performing risk and governance assessments, and<span> </span></span><span>operating</span><span>, monitoring, and improving AI governance processes</span></span><b><span>.</span></b><span><span><span> </span>The Director will support the Vice President of AI Strategy and Governance by driving day-to-day execution of the governance roadmap and providing active, working-level support to the AI Governance Board and Sector-based governance teams.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>This role requires strong familiarity with AI concepts, risk management, and governance frameworks; excellent communication skills; and the ability to<span> </span></span><span>translate</span><span><span> </span>complex<span> </span></span><span>governance</span><span><span> </span>information into<span> </span></span><span>clear and<span> </span></span><span>actionable</span><span><span> </span>insights</span><span>. The candidate will regularly prepare and deliver reporting on<span> </span></span><span>Leidos’<span> </span></span><span>enterprise AI risk posture, use-case pipelines, governance activities, and compliance trends.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>And the</span><span><span> </span></span><span>candidate</span><span><span> </span>will also serve as a key thought leader in our AI governance practice, contributing to original research and writing on<span> </span></span><span>forward-leaning AI governance concepts in the field. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Responsibilities</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>AI Intake & Assessment Coordination</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead the<span> </span></span><span>AI governance</span><span><span> </span>intake and assessment process<span> </span></span><span>and</span><span><span> </span></span><span>drive the transformation</span><span><span> </span></span><span>into<span> </span></span><span>a fully automated<span> </span></span><span>system</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide guidance to teams across the enterprise on AI intake requirements, assessment criteria, and governance expectations</span><span>, helping stakeholders successfully navigate the governance process</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain clear and consistent documentation on assessment outcomes,<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span><span> </span>mitigations, and follow-up actions.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>AI Governance Process Operations</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Drive</span><span><span> </span>the optimization, automation, and scaling of AI governance processes, including risk assessments, workflows, and compliance tracking.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Identify</span><span><span> </span>opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance data reliability</span><span><span> </span>using the full suite of AI capabilities at Leidos and<span> </span></span><span>through<span> </span></span><span>our partners</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support the development and enhancement of governance tooling, dashboards, and systems.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>AI Governance Board Support</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prepare</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>facilitate</span><span><span> </span></span><span>the</span><span><span> </span>monthly AI Governance Board meetings, including agenda development, material preparation,<span> </span></span><span>decision<span> </span></span><span>support</span><span>, and<span> </span></span><span>continuous improvement</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure<span> </span></span><span>AI<span> </span></span><span>Governance Board members are fully briefed on<span> </span></span><span>Leidos’<span> </span></span><span>enterprise AI posture, key risks, and topics requiring<span> </span></span><span>executive-level attention</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Track actions and decisions<span> </span></span><span>generated</span><span><span> </span>from<span> </span></span><span>the<span> </span></span><span>Board meetings and ensure<span> </span></span><span>timely</span><span><span> </span></span><span>adjudication</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>Enterprise AI Reporting</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Develop and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>reporting on<span> </span></span><span>Leidos’</span><span><span> </span>AI risk posture, governance pipeline</span><span>,<span> </span></span><span>policy</span><span><span> </span>compliance, and<span> </span></span><span>novel<span> </span></span><span>risk trends</span><span><span> </span>across<span> </span></span><span>the<span> </span></span><span>AI use case inventory</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Respond to leadership requests for tailored AI governance or risk information, often under tight deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Maintain an authoritative, always-current view of enterprise AI activities and associated risks.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>Cross-Functional Communication & Alignment</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Coordinate communication across<span> </span></span><span>the Chief AI Office</span><span>, Sector technology teams, legal, compliance, security, and business functions to ensure shared understanding and alignment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Help teams interpret AI governance requirements and integrate them into project planning and execution.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Recommend improvements to enterprise AI governance and strategy informed by operational insights, data, and stakeholder feedback.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure Leidos<span> </span></span><span>remains</span><span><span> </span>aligned to<span> </span></span><span>emerging</span><span><span> </span>AI standards,<span> </span></span><span>policy (state, local, U.S. and international)</span><span>, and industry best practices.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Qualifications</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span><span>Basic Qualifications</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of experience, or 10+ years with a Masters degree.</span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in AI governance, data governance, risk management, technology strategy, or related operational leadership roles.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional processes and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span></span><span>high levels</span><span><span> </span>of operational rigor.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical or risk information into clear, concise, and actionable insights</span><span><span> </span>for audiences ranging from technical<span> </span></span><span>contributors to executives</span><span>, including<span> </span></span><span>executive-ready reporting<span> </span></span><span>and</span><span><span> </span>presentations.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Background supporting governance boards, councils, or decision bodies.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span>Preferred Qualifications</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong familiarity with AI/ML concepts, model risk, and enterprise risk frameworks.</span><span><span> </span></span><span>Experience with the application of AI risk frameworks (</span><span>e.g.,<span> </span></span><span>NIST, etc.) is a bonus.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience in a<span> </span></span><span>similarly sized and scoped</span><span><span> </span>enterprise, regulated environment, or technology-driven organization.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory frameworks, risk management standards, and governance best practices.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with AI assurance, model evaluation, or AI-related compliance requirements.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span><span> </span></p></div></div><p>If youre looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.</p><h2></h2><h2></h2><h2><u><b>Original Posting:</b></u></h2>February 4, 2026<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p>For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><p></p><h2><b><u>Pay Range:</u></b></h2>Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00<p></p><p><span>The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</span></p>

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