Senior Director – Internal Audit - Data Science and AI

Bright Vision Technologies; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 226,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies seeks a hands-on Senior Director to lead Internal Audit, Data Science and AI initiatives in Reston, VA / DC / Remote. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on coding and model development to enhance audit efficiency, risk detection, and enterprise decision-making.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in AI/ML and 5+ years leading teams, with experience delivering AI solutions into production in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, analytics, automation, or enterprise technology.
• 5+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• Proven experience delivering AI, analytics, or automation solutions into production.
• Experience in Internal Audit, risk, compliance, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Strong hands-on expertise in AI/ML, Generative AI, coding, model development, data platforms, cloud technologies, and model lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of data governance, responsible AI, model risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with enterprise platforms, APIs, and scalable software or product delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI, machine learning, analytics, and automation initiatives across Internal Audit.
• Personally contribute to coding, AI model development, and production implementation.
• Drive AI strategy, product roadmaps, and deployment of scalable enterprise solutions.
• Partner with Technology and Data Science teams to develop reusable platforms, APIs, and data products.
• Implement solutions for anomaly detection, continuous monitoring, and automated audit evidence generation.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, data governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor a small technical team while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical work.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Skills

AI/ML

Data Science

Analytics

Automation

Coding

Team Leadership

Model Development

Cloud Technologies

APIs

Data Governance

Responsible AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

APIs

Data Platforms

MLOps

Job description

Bright Vision Technologies is a forward-thinking software development company dedicated to building innovative solutions that help businesses automate andoptimizetheir operations.Weleveragecutting-edgetechnologies to create scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications.As we continue to grow,we’relooking for askilledSenior Director – Internal Audit - Data Science and AI join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming business processes through technology.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title: Senior Director – Internal Audit, Data Science & AI

Location: Reston, VA / Washington, DC / Remote (U.S.)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote

Salary: $226,000–$340,000 per year + 35% Long-Term Incentive Cash Bonus

Relocation: Case-by-case

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Director – Internal Audit, Data Science & AI to lead AI, machine learning, analytics, and automation initiatives within Internal Audit. This role combines technical leadership with active coding and AI model development. The ideal candidate will lead a small technical team while personally contributing to AI solutions that improve audit efficiency, risk detection, and enterprise decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead AI, machine learning, Generative AI, analytics, and automation initiatives across Internal Audit.
• Personally contribute to coding, AI model development, and production implementation.
• Drive AI strategy, product roadmaps, and deployment of scalable enterprise solutions.
• Partner with Technology and Data Science teams to develop reusable platforms, APIs, and data products.
• Implement solutions for anomaly detection, continuous monitoring, and automated audit evidence generation.
• Ensure responsible AI practices, data governance, model risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor a small technical team while remaining actively involved in hands‑on technical work.
• Collaborate with executives and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, analytics, automation, or enterprise technology.
• 5+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• Proven experience delivering AI, analytics, or automation solutions into production.
• Experience in Internal Audit, risk, compliance, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in AI/ML, Generative AI, coding, model development, data platforms, cloud technologies, and model lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of data governance, responsible AI, model risk, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with enterprise platforms, APIs, and scalable software or product delivery.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with LLMs, RAG, AI agents, NLP, anomaly detection, or multi‑agent workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud AI platforms, MLOps/LLMOps, and model monitoring.
• Knowledge of audit, controls, and risk management.

Work Location Requirements

Candidates local to Reston, VA or Washington, DC must work onsite at least 3 days per week. Remote candidates must reside within the United States, work Eastern Time business hours (8:30 AM–5:00 PM), and be available to visit the DC or Reston office at least once per quarter, with additional visits as needed.

Important:

This is a hands‑on technical leadership position. Candidates must be willing to perform coding and AI model development themselves while leading a small team. Candidates seeking exclusively strategic or people‑management roles will not be a fit.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.