IT Risk & Compliance Analyst

Kforce's client is seeking a Senior IT Risk & Compliance Analyst to support the implementation and maturation of its AI Governance program, including the responsible internal adoption of agentic AI. This contractor will work cross-functionally with Legal, Privacy, Risk, IT, and the AI Governance Council to ensure safe, compliant, and well-documented AI development and deployment across the organization. Responsibilities include AI use case vetting, stakeholder coordination, program implementation, security & risk assessment support, training, and regulatory monitoring.

Must Have

• Manage intake, review, and approval processes for AI use cases; Maintain the AI Registry and coordinate council review activities
• Collaborate with business owners and suppliers to document model architecture, data sources, metrics, and disclosures; Establish feedback loops on governance initiatives, standards, and program metrics
• Support implementation of AI Governance workflows, including incident response and agentic AI oversight; Assist in developing governance frameworks, requirements, and processes
• Partner with AppSec and Risk teams to apply frameworks such as OWASP for LLMs, participate in red teaming, and document security assessments
• Contribute to role-based training materials and internal AI literacy efforts
• Track emerging AI regulations and assist with mapping requirements into governance processes
• Experience in AI governance, data privacy, compliance, or risk management
• Strong documentation and project coordination/project management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong communication skills and an ability to bridge regulatory and technical perspectives
• Experience collaborating with legal teams or working with legal frameworks
• Familiarity with or strong interest in AI/ML technologies and their ethical, legal, and operational considerations

Good to Have

• Advanced degree or experience in law, computer science, or related fields; law firm experience a plus
• Certifications such as CIPP/US, CISM, or CIPM
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act, or US privacy/security laws
• Experience with red teaming, risk assessments, or security governance
• Understanding of AI model lifecycle management and auditability

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Kforce's client is seeking a Senior IT Risk & Compliance Analyst to support the implementation and maturation of its AI Governance program, including the responsible internal adoption of agentic AI. This contractor will work cross-functionally with Legal, Privacy, Risk, IT, and the AI Governance Council to ensure safe, compliant, and well-documented AI development and deployment across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• AI Use Case Vetting & Documentation: Manage intake, review, and approval processes for AI use cases; Maintain the AI Registry and coordinate council review activities
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with business owners and suppliers to document model architecture, data sources, metrics, and disclosures; Establish feedback loops on governance initiatives, standards, and program metrics
• Program Implementation & Maturation: Support implementation of AI Governance workflows, including incident response and agentic AI oversight; Assist in developing governance frameworks, requirements, and processes
• Security & Risk Assessment Support: Partner with AppSec and Risk teams to apply frameworks such as OWASP for LLMs, participate in red teaming, and document security assessments
• Training & Literacy: Contribute to role-based training materials and internal AI literacy efforts
• Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance: Track emerging AI regulations and assist with mapping requirements into governance processes

Requirements:

• Experience in AI governance, data privacy, compliance, or risk management
• Strong documentation and project coordination/project management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong communication skills and an ability to bridge regulatory and technical perspectives
• Experience collaborating with legal teams or working with legal frameworks
• Familiarity with or strong interest in AI/ML technologies and their ethical, legal, and operational considerations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or experience in law, computer science, or related fields; law firm experience a plus
• Certifications such as CIPP/US, CISM, or CIPM
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act, or US privacy/security laws
• Experience with red teaming, risk assessments, or security governance
• Understanding of AI model lifecycle management and auditability