Innovation & Data Governance Leader - Assistant Director

Longwood University; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Fairfax County is seeking an experienced Innovation Division Assistant Director to drive enterprise data and AI governance, policy, and strategic technology investments across county agencies.

Lead cross‑agency programs, partner with academia and regional jurisdictions, and build workforce upskilling and communities of practice to advance a resilient, ethical, and future‑ready government technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience applying information technology in government or business settings, including two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive Enterprise Data and AI Governance Charter across agencies.
• Establish ethical frameworks, policies, and compliance standards for data, AI, and GIS assets.
• Design risk management protocols for AI, LLMs, and ML integrations.
• Engage with agencies, vendors, and experts to align central tech strategies.

Skills

Data governance

AI policy

Enterprise tech strategy

Supervisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector experience

Policy compliance

Education

B.S. in CS

Job description

Fairfax County is seeking an experienced Innovation Division Assistant Director to drive enterprise data and AI governance, policy, and strategic technology investments across county agencies.

Lead cross‑agency programs, partner with academia and regional jurisdictions, and build workforce upskilling and communities of practice to advance a resilient, ethical, and future‑ready government technology ecosystem.