Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
AI Architecture, AI Governance, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting GDIT's AI Governance processes. This role combines technical AI research expertise with practical governance oversight to ensure responsible AI deployment across our organization. This position will report directly to the Manager, Cyber Risk & Compliance, who leads the AI risk assessment process and will work closely with the Artificial Intelligence & Data team as well as others in Cyber Risk & Compliance.

• Lead/Manage/Support identification and assessment of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within AI systems and ensure security protocols are implemented across AI model training, deployment, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Artificial Intelligence & Data team and cross-functional governance committees to guide secure, ethical, and compliant AI initiatives.
• Drive organizational compliance with internal policies, emerging AI laws, and regulatory frameworks by developing governance frameworks, assessment tools, and documentation that evaluate AI system capabilities and risk profiles.
• Utilize AI/ML expertise, cybersecurity principles, and knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST AI RMF, GDPR, and data privacy standards.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist - Artificial Intelligence Governance must have:
• Education: BS degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science, or a related technical field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience: 5+ years of hands on experience in AI/ML research or applied AI development
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, AI safety concepts; foundation in cybersecurity; knowledge of regulatory frameworks and AI ethics
• Role requirements: Excellent communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking, strong project management abilities, and precision in documentation and compliance processes

Work Location: Hybrid; requires 3 days per week onsite at GDIT office in Falls Church, VA

The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.