Senior Policy & Governance Advisor (TS/SCI)

Job DescriptionParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Policy & Governance Advisor to join our team! In this role you will 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. This individual will manage and respond to ETMS2 taskers, translate DoD and Joint Staff guidance into actionable implementation artifacts, and provide direct support to the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead through decision briefs, information papers, and strategic recommendations. They will integrate across Joint Staff directorates, Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD stakeholders to ensure alignment of AI and data initiatives, while establishing governance processes, tracking compliance, and supporting audit readiness.What You'll Be DoingLead development, coordination, and staffing of Joint Staff-level policy, directives, white papers, CONOPS, and governance frameworks aligned to data, AI/ML, and digital transformation prioritiesManage and respond to congressional taskers, ensuring timely, accurate, and analytically sound responses with proper staffing across Joint Staff directorates and external stakeholdersAdvise and support the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and IPA lead on policy alignment, governance strategy, and decision support materialsTranslate DoD-level guidance (e.g., DoD AI Ethical Principles, Data Strategy) into actionable Joint Staff implementation guidance and artifactsEstablish and maintain governance processes for AI/ML and data initiatives, including oversight mechanisms, review boards, and compliance trackingCoordinate across Joint Staff (J2, J6, J8, etc.), Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD to ensure unity of effort and policy alignmentDevelop executive-level briefings, decision memos, and information papers for GO/FO/SES leadershipServe as the primary integrator between technical teams (data engineers, data scientists, AI teams) and policy stakeholders to ensure operational feasibility of governance frameworksSupport audit readiness and compliance efforts related to AI governance, data management, and cybersecurity policiesMonitor and assess emerging policies, legislation, and guidance impacting AI/ML, data, and digital capabilities across DoD and interagency partnersLead or support working groups, tiger teams, and cross-functional governance forumsTrack and report progress on CDAO initiatives, including metrics, milestones, and risk areasWhat Required Skills You'll Bring8 years of experience in policy, governance, strategy, or program support within DoD, Joint Staff, or IC environmentsDemonstrated experience drafting and staffing formal policy documents at the OSD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command levelStrong 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 (does not need to be deeply technical, but must be conversant)Experience supporting senior leaders (GO/FO/SES) with executive communications and decision supportProven ability to manage multiple high-visibility taskers under tight timelinesStrong coordination and stakeholder management skills across diverse organizationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing concise, decision-quality materialsActive TS/SCI clearance required at the time of hireWhat Desired Skills You'll BringDirect experience supporting the Joint Staff, OSD CDAO, or Service-level data/AI officesFamiliarity with DoD AI Ethical Principles, Responsible AI (RAI) frameworks, and governance models (e.g., SHIELD or similar)Experience with data strategy implementation, data governance bodies, or enterprise data management initiativesPrior experience with policy related to cybersecurity, data sharing, or cross-domain operationsBackground working with or alongside technical AI/ML or data engineering teamsExperience supporting international partners or coalition data/AI efforts (useful given Joint Staff mission space)Master's degree in public policy, national security, data/AI, or related fieldSecurity Clearance RequirementAn active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job DescriptionParsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Policy & Governance Advisor to join our team! In this role you will 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. This individual will manage and respond to ETMS2 taskers, translate DoD and Joint Staff guidance into actionable implementation artifacts, and provide direct support to the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead through decision briefs, information papers, and strategic recommendations. They will integrate across Joint Staff directorates, Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD stakeholders to ensure alignment of AI and data initiatives, while establishing governance processes, tracking compliance, and supporting audit readiness.What You'll Be DoingLead development, coordination, and staffing of Joint Staff-level policy, directives, white papers, CONOPS, and governance frameworks aligned to data, AI/ML, and digital transformation prioritiesManage and respond to congressional taskers, ensuring timely, accurate, and analytically sound responses with proper staffing across Joint Staff directorates and external stakeholdersAdvise and support the Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and IPA lead on policy alignment, governance strategy, and decision support materialsTranslate DoD-level guidance (e.g., DoD AI Ethical Principles, Data Strategy) into actionable Joint Staff implementation guidance and artifactsEstablish and maintain governance processes for AI/ML and data initiatives, including oversight mechanisms, review boards, and compliance trackingCoordinate across Joint Staff (J2, J6, J8, etc.), Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD to ensure unity of effort and policy alignmentDevelop executive-level briefings, decision memos, and information papers for GO/FO/SES leadershipServe as the primary integrator between technical teams (data engineers, data scientists, AI teams) and policy stakeholders to ensure operational feasibility of governance frameworksSupport audit readiness and compliance efforts related to AI governance, data management, and cybersecurity policiesMonitor and assess emerging policies, legislation, and guidance impacting AI/ML, data, and digital capabilities across DoD and interagency partnersLead or support working groups, tiger teams, and cross-functional governance forumsTrack and report progress on CDAO initiatives, including metrics, milestones, and risk areasWhat Required Skills You'll Bring8 years of experience in policy, governance, strategy, or program support within DoD, Joint Staff, or IC environmentsDemonstrated experience drafting and staffing formal policy documents at the OSD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command levelStrong 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 (does not need to be deeply technical, but must be conversant)Experience supporting senior leaders (GO/FO/SES) with executive communications and decision supportProven ability to manage multiple high-visibility taskers under tight timelinesStrong coordination and stakeholder management skills across diverse organizationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing concise, decision-quality materialsActive TS/SCI clearance required at the time of hireWhat Desired Skills You'll BringDirect experience supporting the Joint Staff, OSD CDAO, or Service-level data/AI officesFamiliarity with DoD AI Ethical Principles, Responsible AI (RAI) frameworks, and governance models (e.g., SHIELD or similar)Experience with data strategy implementation, data governance bodies, or enterprise data management initiativesPrior experience with policy related to cybersecurity, data sharing, or cross-domain operationsBackground working with or alongside technical AI/ML or data engineering teamsExperience supporting international partners or coalition data/AI efforts (useful given Joint Staff mission space)Master's degree in public policy, national security, data/AI, or related fieldSecurity Clearance RequirementAn active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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