Senior Policy & Governance Advisor (TS/SCI)

3M HEALTHCARE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,500 - 181,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Flex work schedules

Job summary

Parsons in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Senior Policy & Governance Advisor to support the development and coordination of formal policy, governance frameworks, and executive‑level communications enabling the adoption of data and AI capabilities across the Joint Force.

You will translate DoD guidance into actionable artifacts, manage ETMS2 taskers, and provide direct support to senior leaders through decision briefs, information papers, and strategic recommendations, while ensuring

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in policy, governance, strategy, or program support within DoD, Joint Staff, or IC environments.
• Experience drafting and staffing formal policy documents at OSD/Joint Staff/CC level.
• Strong understanding of DoD structures, Joint Staff processes, and task-management systems (e.g., ETMS2).
• Familiarity with AI/ML, data governance, and digital transformation concepts.
• Experience supporting senior leaders with executive communications and decision support.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-visibility taskers under tight timelines.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management skills across diverse organizations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and staffing of Joint Staff–level policy, directives, white papers, CONOPS, and governance frameworks aligned to data, AI/ML, and digital transformation priorities.
• Manage congressional taskers with timely, accurate responses across Joint Staff and external stakeholders.
• Advise and support the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead on policy alignment, governance strategy, and decision‑support materials.
• Translate DoD guidance into actionable Joint Staff implementation guidance and artifacts.
• Establish and maintain governance processes for AI/ML and data initiatives, including oversight and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate across Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD to ensure policy alignment.
• Develop executive‑level briefings, decision memos, and information papers for GO/FO/SES leadership.
• Serve as primary integrator between technical teams and policy stakeholders to ensure feasibility of governance frameworks.
• Support audit readiness and compliance efforts related to AI governance, data management, and cybersecurity policies.
• Monitor emerging policies impacting AI/ML, data, and digital capabilities across DoD and interagency partners.
• Lead or support working groups and cross‑functional governance forums.
• Track and report progress on CDAO initiatives, including metrics and risks.

Skills

Policy strategy

Governance

Executive communications

DoD knowledge

Task management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Senior Policy & Governance Advisor

Parsons is seeking an experienced Senior Policy & Governance Advisor to support the development and coordination of formal policy, governance frameworks, and executive-level communications that enable the adoption of data and AI capabilities across the Joint Force. The role will manage ETMS2 taskers, translate DoD and Joint Staff guidance into actionable artifacts, and provide direct support to the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead through decision briefs, information papers, and strategic recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, coordination, and staffing of Joint Staff–level policy, directives, white papers, CONOPS, and governance frameworks aligned to data, AI/ML, and digital transformation priorities.
• Manage and respond to congressional taskers, ensuring timely, accurate, and analytically sound responses with proper staffing across Joint Staff directorates and external stakeholders.
• Advise and support the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead on policy alignment, governance strategy, and decision‑support materials.
• Translate DoD-level guidance (e.g., DoD AI Ethical Principles, Data Strategy) into actionable Joint Staff implementation guidance and artifacts.
• Establish and maintain governance processes for AI/ML and data initiatives, including oversight mechanisms, review boards, and compliance tracking.
• Coordinate across Joint Staff (J2, J6, J8, etc.), Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD to ensure unity of effort and policy alignment.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision memos, and information papers for GO/FO/SES leadership.
• Serve as the primary integrator between technical teams (data engineers, data scientists, AI teams) and policy stakeholders to ensure operational feasibility of governance frameworks.
• Support audit readiness and compliance efforts related to AI governance, data management, and cybersecurity policies.
• Monitor and assess emerging policies, legislation, and guidance impacting AI/ML, data, and digital capabilities across DoD and interagency partners.
• Lead or support working groups, tiger teams, and cross‑functional governance forums.
• Track and report progress on CDAO initiatives, including metrics, milestones, and risk areas.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in policy, governance, strategy, or program support within DoD, Joint Staff, or IC environments.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and staffing formal policy documents at the OSD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command level.
• Strong understanding of DoD organizational structure, Joint Staff processes, and task‑management systems (e.g., ETMS2).
• Familiarity with AI/ML, data governance, and digital transformation concepts.
• Experience supporting senior leaders (GO/FO/SES) with executive communications and decision support.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high‑visibility taskers under tight timelines.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder‑management skills across diverse organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing concise, decision‑quality materials.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of hire.

Desired Skills

• Direct experience supporting the Joint Staff, OSD CDAO, or Service‑level data/AI offices.
• Familiarity with DoD AI Ethical Principles, Responsible AI (RAI) frameworks, and governance models (e.g., SHIELD).
• Experience with data strategy implementation, data governance bodies, or enterprise data‑management initiatives.
• Prior experience with policy related to cybersecurity, data sharing, or cross‑domain operations.
• Background working with or alongside technical AI/ML or data engineering teams.
• Experience supporting international partners or coalition data/AI efforts.
• Master’s degree in public policy, national security, data/AI, or related field.

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret SCI clearance required.

Compensation

Salary Range: $103,500.00 – $181,100.00.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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