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AI Governance Specialist

IPT Associates (IPTA)Huntsville, ALPosted Jul 10, 2026 · open 108 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-time

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Security clearance
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Bachelor's degree
The lowest degree the posting accepts.
DoD 8570/8140
Certifications the posting names.

AI Governance Specialist

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that actually make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

  • Are curious and excited about technology
  • Like solving problems and figuring things out
  • Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
  • Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

We are seeking an AI Governance Specialist to support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks for DoD enterprise systems. This role requires expertise in AI policy development, application governance, and security oversight, with a focus on ensuring responsible AI deployment in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will combine policy acumen with technical understanding to bridge governance requirements with practical implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Support development and implementation of AI governance policies and procedures
  • Establish and maintain AI application governance requirements and standards
  • Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to implement AI guardrails and controls
  • Develop middleware solutions to enforce AI governance policies and safety controls
  • Conduct AI application assessments and compliance reviews
  • Monitor AI systems for adherence to governance frameworks and security standards
  • Document AI use cases, risk assessments, and governance decisions
  • Support AI vendor evaluation and third-party AI tool governance
  • Maintain awareness of evolving AI regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Contribute to AI risk management and incident response procedures
  • Develop training materials and guidance on AI governance requirements
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to integrate governance into AI development lifecycle

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Public Policy, or related field
  • 10 years of experience in AI/ML governance, technology policy, or related field
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies, capabilities, and limitations
  • Experience with policy development and implementation
  • Software development or scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
  • Knowledge of AI security principles and threat landscape
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Active Security Clearance Required
  • DoD 8570 Level II/III certification Required

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
  • Familiarity with DoD AI governance requirements and policies
  • Experience conducting technical audits or assessments
  • Understanding of AI model architectures and development processes
  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, etc.)
  • Knowledge of responsible AI principles and ethics frameworks
  • Experience with cloud AI services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Background in cybersecurity or risk management
  • Experience developing governance automation tools or middleware
  • Familiarity with data governance and privacy regulations

Technical Skills

  • AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF, responsible AI principles)
  • Software development (Python, scripting, API integration)
  • AI security and safety controls
  • Policy development and compliance management
  • AI application assessment and risk evaluation
  • Documentation and technical writing
  • Collaboration tools and project management

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ years
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Required Skills
AI governanceAI policy developmentApplication GovernanceSecurity OversightAI guardrailsMiddleware DevelopmentAI application assessmentsCompliance ReviewsAI risk managementIncident ResponseAI securityPythonJavaScriptScriptingPolicy Development
Preferred Skills
NIST AI RMFDoD AI governanceTechnical AuditsAI model architecturesTensorFlowPyTorchLangChainresponsible AI principlesAI ethics frameworksAWSAzureGCPCybersecurityRisk ManagementGovernance Automation Tools

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