AI Governance & SDLC Program Lead

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an AI governance professional to ensure SDLC stages include AI-specific gates and required artifact approvals. You will maintain AISDLC, drive AI registry processes, and verify tool usage at correct data classifications.

The role emphasizes documenting processes, partnering with teams, and improving lifecycles across NDS IT programs. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in governance/compliance with AI exposure, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Fluent understanding of the current AI landscape.
• Ability to evaluate an AI system description and identify gaps, understatement, or inaccuracies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, or Atlassian products is preferred.
• Experience in financial services or another heavily regulated industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks is preferred.
• Change management experience or certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure NDS SDLC stages include AI-specific gates, artifact requirements, and approval checkpoints required by the Nelnet AI Governance Policy
• Maintain the NDS AI-extended SDLC (AISDLC)
• Ensure all NDS AI development and deployment initiatives complete the AI Registry & Impact Assessment process
• Verify AI-specific requirements are met at defined SDLC checkpoints
• Verify NDS associates are using approved AI tools at correct data classification levels
• Build and maintain the NDS AI compliance evidence package
• Monitor and maintain the health of NDS Jira and Confluence environments; diagnose and resolve platform-level issues
• Partner closely with development teams and leadership to support active products and ensure adherence to standards
• Document, measure, and improve system and software lifecycles to meet business objectives across NDS IT programs
• Interpret contractual and regulatory documentation to identify gaps in lifecycles, policies, and procedures
• Document processes and procedures in an organized, user-friendly format
• Provide clear and concise verbal and written communication tailored to the appropriate audience
• Research, assess, and train others on non-development tools used across the segment
• Perform value stream mapping for processes owned within NDS IT to streamline workflows and eliminate waste

Skills

AI/ML concepts

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an AI governance professional to ensure SDLC stages include AI-specific gates and required artifact approvals. You will maintain AISDLC, drive AI registry processes, and verify tool usage at correct data classifications.

The role emphasizes documenting processes, partnering with teams, and improving lifecycles across NDS IT programs. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2+ years in governance/compliance with AI exposure, and familiarity with