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Governance Specialist jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, technology, and the public sector, from entry-level analyst roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and policy development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have an near-term need for a Sr. AI Governance Specialist to provide onsite support out of DARPA's HQ Arlington, VA.
Based on company and client AI policies, the candidate will develop, implement, and maintain a formal AI Governance Framework governing the selection, deployment, monitoring, and retirement of all AI and automation tools used in support of a government client. At a minimum, the framework shall address Selection and Approval of AI Tools, Human-in-the-Loop Controls, Review and Validation, Bias and Error Monitoring for Quality Assurance, Audit Trail and AI Usage Logs, Identification and Measurement of Automation Impacts Across Tasks, Continuous Improvement, Semi-Annual Reviews, and Updates Based on Evolving AI Policies and Capabilities.
Qualifications:- Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Proven experience evaluating, risk-assessing, and approving third-party and proprietary AI tools for security, privacy, and ethical alignment.
- Ability to identify, measure, and manage the operational, ethical, and workforce impacts of AI automation across business workflows.
- Strong track record in monitoring AI models for bias, drift, hallucinations, and error rates, and implementing automated guardrails for continuous quality assurance.
- Experience conducting AI policy reviews and adapting internal frameworks to keep pace with evolving AI capabilities and global regulations (such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or the EU AI Act).
- Able to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs.
- PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing AI policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing formal governance or quality assurance frameworks.
- Familiarity with DoD standard AI tools (e.g. genAI.mil).
- Expertise in establishing Human-AI Teaming and validation workflows to ensure meaningful human oversight of high-impact AI outputs.
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Familiarity with governance for autonomous and multi-agent AI systems, including defining action boundaries, tool-use permissions, identity and access management for non-human agents, and real-time "kill-switch" or intervention protocols.
The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.
SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.
We have an near-term need for a Sr. AI Governance Specialist to provide onsite support out of DARPA's HQ Arlington, VA.
Based on company and client AI policies, the candidate will develop, implement, and maintain a formal AI Governance Framework governing the selection, deployment, monitoring, and retirement of all AI and automation tools used in support of a government client. At a minimum, the framework shall address Selection and Approval of AI Tools, Human-in-the-Loop Controls, Review and Validation, Bias and Error Monitoring for Quality Assurance, Audit Trail and AI Usage Logs, Identification and Measurement of Automation Impacts Across Tasks, Continuous Improvement, Semi-Annual Reviews, and Updates Based on Evolving AI Policies and Capabilities.
Qualifications:- Master's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Proven experience evaluating, risk-assessing, and approving third-party and proprietary AI tools for security, privacy, and ethical alignment.
- Ability to identify, measure, and manage the operational, ethical, and workforce impacts of AI automation across business workflows.
- Strong track record in monitoring AI models for bias, drift, hallucinations, and error rates, and implementing automated guardrails for continuous quality assurance.
- Experience conducting AI policy reviews and adapting internal frameworks to keep pace with evolving AI capabilities and global regulations (such as NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or the EU AI Act).
- Able to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs.
- PhD with 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing AI policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or implementing formal governance or quality assurance frameworks.
- Familiarity with DoD standard AI tools (e.g. genAI.mil).
- Expertise in establishing Human-AI Teaming and validation workflows to ensure meaningful human oversight of high-impact AI outputs.
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Familiarity with governance for autonomous and multi-agent AI systems, including defining action boundaries, tool-use permissions, identity and access management for non-human agents, and real-time "kill-switch" or intervention protocols.
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Who's Hiring
- JBS INTERNATIONAL15
- TikTok6
- NAMSA2
- JCPenney2
- McKesson2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in governance specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, law, public administration, or a related field
- Experience developing or maintaining corporate governance frameworks, policies, or charters
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements relevant to the employer's industry
- Strong written communication skills for drafting board materials, reports, and policy documentation
- Experience supporting board of directors or executive leadership committee operations
- Knowledge of risk management principles and internal control frameworks such as COSO or ISO 31000
Tips for Your Governance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to the framework
Governance roles often require fluency in a specific framework such as COSO, COBIT, or ISO 37000. Name the frameworks you've worked within on your resume, and show how you applied them to real policy, audit, or risk outcomes rather than just listing them.
Highlight cross-functional committee experience
Governance specialists are frequently evaluated on their ability to work across legal, compliance, finance, and executive teams. Describe the committee structures you've supported, the stakeholders you coordinated, and the decisions your work informed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists governance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Filter by sector to sharpen your search
Governance specialist responsibilities differ significantly between publicly traded companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. When searching, filter by sector and read job descriptions carefully for the accountability structures, reporting lines, and regulatory environments that match your experience.
Prepare a policy or charter work sample
Many hiring panels ask governance candidates to walk through a policy, board charter, or risk register they've developed. Have one clean, anonymized example ready that you can walk through end to end, explaining the problem it solved and how it was adopted.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
Governance roles vary widely in authority, with some owning policy end to end and others serving in an advisory capacity only. During offer discussions, clarify reporting structure, committee access, and whether you have sign-off authority on policy changes before accepting.
Governance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most governance specialists?
The most active employers for governance specialists right now are JBS INTERNATIONAL, TikTok, and NAMSA, and the most openings are in Virginia, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies tend to maintain the most consistent demand for this role.
How many governance specialist jobs are remote?
About 58% of governance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy and meeting-coordination nature of much of the work. Roles focused on policy development, regulatory reporting, and board documentation tend to be more remote-compatible than positions that require on-site committee support or in-person executive access.
How do you become a governance specialist?
Start with a degree in business, law, public administration, or a related field, then gain experience in a compliance, legal, risk, or administrative role where you're exposed to policy work or board operations. Build familiarity with governance frameworks such as COSO or COBIT, pursue a credential like the Certified Governance Professional or a compliance-focused certification, and seek out roles that give you direct exposure to executive or board-level processes.
Can you get a governance specialist job with limited experience?
Yes, entry-level governance roles do exist, particularly at larger organizations with dedicated governance or compliance departments. Candidates with internship experience in legal, compliance, audit, or executive administration have a strong path in. Demonstrating that you've drafted a policy, supported a committee, or worked within a formal governance structure, even in a supporting capacity, matters more to hiring managers than years of experience alone.
What does the governance specialist interview process look like?
Most governance specialist interviews involve an initial screening with HR or a talent team, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and cross-functional stakeholders such as legal, compliance, or the chief of staff. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a governance project or policy they've led, explain how they've handled competing stakeholder input, and demonstrate their understanding of the organization's regulatory environment. Some employers include a written exercise or case study.
Where can I find and apply to governance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to governance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, read each listing for the specific governance frameworks and industry context the employer is looking for, and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience.
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