AI Governance and Controls Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AI Governance and Controls Architect based in the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the governance framework behind cutting-edge AI technologies in a fast-evolving healthcare environment. As a senior technical leader, you will design and implement scalable AI governance controls that enable innovation while ensuring security, compliance, and responsible AI adoption. Working cross-functionally with engineering, product, security, legal, privacy, and data teams, you will transform governance principles into practical engineering standards and automated processes. This highly collaborative role combines technical expertise, strategic influence, and risk management to support the responsible deployment of AI systems. If you're passionate about AI governance, emerging technologies, and building trusted AI solutions at scale, this role offers meaningful impact and long-term growth.

Accountabilities:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve technical governance controls across the entire AI lifecycle, ensuring AI systems are secure, compliant, auditable, and aligned with responsible AI principles.
• Lead technical assurance reviews for AI solutions by validating system behavior, identifying risks, and confirming that mitigation strategies are effectively implemented.
• Develop and maintain governance artifacts such as model documentation, evaluation reports, architecture diagrams, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Establish continuous monitoring frameworks, automated validation processes, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support ongoing AI oversight.
• Partner closely with engineering, product, security, legal, privacy, and data governance teams to integrate AI governance requirements directly into development workflows.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on AI governance, promoting best practices, supporting audit readiness, and driving continuous improvements to governance and risk management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• At least 3 years of experience working with or governing AI/ML systems in production or near-production environments.
• Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, generative AI, large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agentic workflows, and modern AI architectures.
• Experience translating governance frameworks and regulatory requirements into technical controls, validation processes, and engineering standards.
• Familiarity with AI governance and security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or similar industry standards.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or regulatory reviews through technical documentation and evidence collection.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams, balance innovation with risk management, and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Remote work within the United States.
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $127,000 to $165,000, plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions and matching.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) matching.
• Uncapped paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Gym membership reimbursement and wellness incentive programs.
• Company-paid travel and accommodations for onboarding and required in-person training sessions.

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