AI Governance Operations Lead

Description

The Leidos Office of Technology (OOT) isseekinga highly organized, analytically strong, and execution-oriented Director of AI Governance torun and perform the core operational workof Leidos' AI Governance team and partnerships. This is ahands-on rolefocused ondirectly conducting AI use case intake, performing risk and governance assessments, andoperating, monitoring, and improving AI governance processes.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.

This role requires strong familiarity with AI concepts, risk management, and governance frameworks; excellent communication skills; and the ability totranslatecomplexgovernanceinformation intoclear andactionableinsights. The candidate will regularly prepare and deliver reporting onLeidos'enterprise AI risk posture, use-case pipelines, governance activities, and compliance trends.And thecandidatewill also serve as a key thought leader in our AI governance practice, contributing to original research and writing onforward-leaning AI governance concepts in the field.

Responsibilities

AI Intake & Assessment Coordination

• Lead theAI governanceintake and assessment processanddrive the transformationintoa fully automatedsystem.

• Provide guidance to teams across the enterprise on AI intake requirements, assessment criteria, and governance expectations, helping stakeholders successfully navigate the governance process.

• Maintain clear and consistent documentation on assessment outcomes,requiredmitigations, and follow-up actions.

AI Governance Process Operations

• Drivethe optimization, automation, and scaling of AI governance processes, including risk assessments, workflows, and compliance tracking.

• Identifyopportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance data reliabilityusing the full suite of AI capabilities at Leidos andthroughour partners.

• Support the development and enhancement of governance tooling, dashboards, and systems.

AI Governance Board Support

• Prepareandfacilitatethemonthly AI Governance Board meetings, including agenda development, material preparation,decisionsupport, andcontinuous improvement.

• EnsureAIGovernance Board members are fully briefed onLeidos'enterprise AI posture, key risks, and topics requiringexecutive-level attention.

• Track actions and decisionsgeneratedfromtheBoard meetings and ensuretimelyadjudication.

Enterprise AI Reporting

• Develop andmaintainreporting onLeidos'AI risk posture, governance pipeline,policycompliance, andnovelrisk trendsacrosstheAI use case inventory.

• Respond to leadership requests for tailored AI governance or risk information, often under tight deadlines.

• Maintain an authoritative, always-current view of enterprise AI activities and associated risks.

Cross-Functional Communication & Alignment

• Coordinate communication acrossthe Chief AI Office, Sector technology teams, legal, compliance, security, and business functions to ensure shared understanding and alignment.

• Help teams interpret AI governance requirements and integrate them into project planning and execution.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support

• Recommend improvements to enterprise AI governance and strategy informed by operational insights, data, and stakeholder feedback.

• Ensure Leidosremainsaligned toemergingAI standards,policy (state, local, U.S. and international), and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience, or 10+ years with a Master's degree.

• Experience in AI governance, data governance, risk management, technology strategy, or related operational leadership roles.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional processes andmaintainhigh levelsof operational rigor.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical or risk information into clear, concise, and actionable insightsfor audiences ranging from technicalcontributors to executives, includingexecutive-ready reportingandpresentations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

• Background supporting governance boards, councils, or decision bodies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with AI/ML concepts, model risk, and enterprise risk frameworks.Experience with the application of AI risk frameworks (e.g.,NIST, etc.) is a bonus.

• Experience in asimilarly sized and scopedenterprise, regulated environment, or technology-driven organization.

• Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory frameworks, risk management standards, and governance best practices.

• Familiarity with AI assurance, model evaluation, or AI-related compliance requirements.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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