AI Risk & Ethics Architect

Defense Media Activity; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Media Activity seeks a Data and AI Risk & Ethics Specialist to assess and mitigate risks across AI/ML systems throughout their lifecycle. You will apply DoD AI principles, support governance guidance, and coordinate with legal, privacy, cybersecurity, and program teams to address data privacy and security concerns.

You will prepare risk assessments and policy recommendations for organizational leaders and stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation and ongoing governance across AI

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience evaluating AI/ML systems for risks across technical, security, and governance dimensions.
• Familiarity with DoD AI principles, RMF, and data privacy considerations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and mitigate risks across the AI/ML lifecycle for DoD-wide use.
• Support governance guidance and policy recommendations to leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal, privacy, cybersecurity, and program personnel on risk controls.

Skills

AI risk assessment

Governance & policy

RMF & DoD standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Data privacy & PHI handling

Education

Mathematics / Statistics / Actuarial Science degree

Tools

RMF framework

Job description

The Defense Media Activity seeks a Data and AI Risk & Ethics Specialist to assess and mitigate risks across AI/ML systems throughout their lifecycle. You will apply DoD AI principles, support governance guidance, and coordinate with legal, privacy, cybersecurity, and program teams to address data privacy and security concerns.

You will prepare risk assessments and policy recommendations for organizational leaders and stakeholders, ensuring proper documentation and ongoing governance across AI