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AI Governance Manager

DoIT Technology Platform Director II

Recruitment #26-004776-0001

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Introduction

As the state’s IT leader, DoIT manages information technology and telecommunications services and provides critical support to state agencies, the Executive Office of the Governor, coordinating offices, and independent Executive Branch agencies. The agency provides cybersecurity, digital, data governance, AI enablement, infrastructure, and platform services to its partner agencies, ensuring the State of Maryland is more secure, productive, and accessible.

**This is a management service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority**

GRADE

STD 0025

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD  21038

Main Purpose of Job

The AI Governance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of DoIT's AI governance framework. The Manager will develop and maintain the Statewide AI Inventory, coordinate risk assessments, and ensure that every AI system--whether built internally or purchased from a vendor--meets DoIT's standards for transparency, data privacy, and accountability. The Manager will also support the AI intake and approval process as well as DoIT's AI Governance Committee.

POSITION DUTIES

AI Inventory Management
Develop, maintain and manage the Statewide AI Inventory. This will require determining the requisite data points to include in the inventory, facilitating risk category assignment, and developing mechanisms to update and aggregate the inventory.

AI Intake Requests 
Support the review of AI use case submissions, verify for completeness and provide risk tier classification guidance to owner.

Governance Cards 
Support the creation of and updates to AI governance cards for high-impact use cases.

Risk Assessment 
Coordination Facilitate AI Impact Assessments for DoIT AI use cases and provide statewide guidance on AI Impact Assessments.

AI Governance Committee 
Prepare materials for the AI Governance Committee. Compile agenda, pre-reads, status updates, new use case summaries, meeting minutes, and follow-ups.

Other Duties As Assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years’ experience in IT governance, data privacy, risk management, and/or compliance. This experience also needs to include the following:

Familiarity with the lifecycle of Machine Learning (ML) or Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems.

Ability to leverage automation tools (like GRC platforms or Python scripts) to manage AI Inventory.

Experience conducting risk assessments or audits (e.g., NIST frameworks, SOC2, or HIPAA).

Note: A master’s degree in the fields above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those who also have the following:  

Familiarity with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) or ISO/IEC 42001.

Possession of a CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIPP/US (Certified Information Privacy Professional), or specialized AI ethics/governance certification.

Strong technical writing skills for creating “Governance Cards” and meeting transcripts for executive leadership

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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