AI Governance Operations Specialist

Blackbaud, Blackbaud; United States; Remote; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in technology solutions seeks a hands-on AI Governance Specialist. This role focuses on operationalizing AI governance frameworks using OneTrust and involves direct execution of responsibilities to ensure compliance and risk management. The position requires strong collaboration skills and a passion for responsible AI, providing a unique opportunity to shape governance processes within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

401(k) program with employer match

Generous Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

Volunteer for vacation

Qualifications

• Experience with configuring and maintaining governance workflows in OneTrust.
• Technical strength in governance process automation and risk management.
• Ability to translate governance policies into executable workflows.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement AI governance workflows using OneTrust.
• Manage AI governance procedures including risk assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance requirements are met.

Skills

Governance process automation

Compliance tracking

Risk management frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Tools

OneTrust

BigID

Informatica

Job description

Why This Role Matters

AI governance is only as strong as its execution. We’re looking for someone who can make governance real—not just write the playbook but run the plays. In this crucial role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and drive AI governance and successes at Blackbaud!If you’re passionate about responsible AI and love building systems that scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Overview:
This role is specifically designed for an individual who thrives on practical execution and hands-on operational work within AI governance platforms, particularly OneTrust. This is not a strategic consultant role; it requires direct, hands-on execution and configuration to operationalize AI governance workflows, controls, and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure, implement, and operationalize AI governance workflows directly within OneTrust.

• Build, document, and maintain enterprise-wide AI systeminventories, data lineage, and compliance frameworks in governance tools.

• Actively manage AI governance procedures, including risk assessments, policy enforcement, and audit reporting.

• Integrate and operationalize AI governance processes into day-to-day enterprise operations.

• Partner closelywith stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure AI governance requirements are consistently met, while simultaneously supporting rapid innovation.

Required Qualifications:

• Mandatory:Demonstratable experience and expertise configuring, operationalizing, and maintaining governance workflows in OneTrust (or comparable platforms such as BigID, Informatica) within a comparable company/ organization

• Technical strength in governance process automation, compliance tracking, and risk management frameworks.

• Demonstratable Strength translating governance policies into executable workflows and technical configurations.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills working regularly with stakeholders at all levels job and technical proficiency levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CIPP, CIPM, or PMP.

• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act orNIST AI RMF.

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The starting base pay is $117,200.00 to $157,500.00. Blackbaud may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Remote-first workforce

• 401(k) program with employer match

• Flexible paid time off

• Generous Parental Leave

• Volunteer for vacation

• Opportunities to connect to build community and belonging

• Pet insurance, legal and identity protection

• Tuition reimbursement program