AI Governance Expert

AI Governance Expert Type: Contract Category: Business Analysis Industry: Retail Workplace Type: Remote Reference ID: JN -122025-104786 Date Posted: 01/16/2026 Remote Opportunity Become an integral part of a well-known off-price retailer celebrated for providing an extensive selection of apparel and home fashions at unmatched prices across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Our client excels in delivering exceptional value through large-format retail concepts. We offer flexible engagement options for consultants, whether W2 or corp-to-corp. For our W2 consultants, we provide a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, and life insurance options. Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. W2 Key Responsibilities: Lead the entire lifecycle of AI use cases from initiation to completion. Maintain a detailed and up-to-date inventory of AI systems, models, datasets, and third-party tools, including their risk levels and approval statuses. Identify and communicate risks associated with AI use cases, working closely with business owners to develop effective risk mitigation strategies. Conduct comprehensive AI risk assessments, focusing on purpose, model risk, bias, transparency, accuracy, and human oversight. Manage the AI intake process, collaborating with Legal, Privacy, Cybersecurity, IT, and other stakeholders for efficient scoping and processing. Create and maintain governance documentation, including risk profiles, decision logs, RACI charts, playbooks, and assessment checklists. Develop dashboards and executive reports to keep leadership informed and streamline audit and regulatory inquiries. Lead regular reviews and recertifications of AI systems while coordinating monitoring and incident response after deployment. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure governance practices are aligned with project milestones. Provide training and guidance on responsible AI practices, policy updates, and process improvements. Experience Requirements: Availability to work during Eastern Standard Time hours. Strong understanding of AI and ML concepts, including data pipelines, model lifecycle, performance monitoring, and explainability. Demonstrated expertise in establishing governance processes such as intake, control testing, and reporting. Exceptional analytical, documentation, and communication skills for engaging stakeholders effectively. Familiarity with AI governance artifacts like model cards, datasheets, and risk registers is a plus. Knowledge of responsible AI practices including human oversight and transparency, with MLOps exposure preferred. Experience with governance workflow platforms such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power Automate/Power Apps, and Confluence/Jira, as well as data catalog and assessment tools is advantageous. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Data/Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk/Compliance, or a related discipline, or relevant experience. Recruitment Transparency Notice The Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment processes. Please note that we employ AI tools as part of our initial application screening. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by human recruiters prior to any final hiring decision being made. This approach is designed to enhance fairness and consistency in our hiring practices. Compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and other compensable factors. The offered pay range reflects a W2 hourly rate; alternative employment options may be available. Eliassen Group is a leading consulting firm specializing in human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, we have partnered with thousands of companies to help them achieve their technology, risk, and compliance goals. Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate you refer, you could earn a $1,000 referral bonus!

Created: 2026-03-10