Privacy & AI Governance Associate

BDO USA, PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking a motivated Associate to join its Privacy & Data Protection practice in Houston. The role offers exposure to privacy, data governance, and AI governance projects across engagement teams, with on‑the‑job training and opportunities to handle multiple project aspects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an interest in learning technology tools (e.g., OneTrust), with strong communication and organizational skills; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• MBA or JD preferred.
• Internships or experience with data management, technology, compliance, and/or business management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in privacy and AI governance assessments.
• Participates in PIAs or AI risk assessments of client systems, vendors, or processing activities.
• Participates in developing policies and procedures.
• Manages project responsibilities related to information management tasks.
• Assists with developing client reports, including findings and recommendations.
• Assists with developing data inventories and data maps.
• Utilizes tools like OneTrust to support privacy program operations.
• Develops and maintains client status reports.
• Develops assessment reports, including findings and recommendations.
• Provides data subject access requests support and tracks responses.
• Performs research to ensure up-to-date solutions.
• Supports project requests related to privacy and data protection.
• Budgets time and monitors multiple project tasks and risks.
• Travel as necessary.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/JD preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Visio

Job description

BDO USA, PC is seeking a motivated Associate to join its Privacy & Data Protection practice in Houston. The role offers exposure to privacy, data governance, and AI governance projects across engagement teams, with on‑the‑job training and opportunities to handle multiple project aspects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an interest in learning technology tools (e.g., OneTrust), with strong communication and organizational skills; travel may be required.