Director, IT Governance, Risk, Compliance & AI
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 13+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's degree + minimum 13 years of demonstrated leadership experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience + minim
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security invest
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, plus at lea
- Substantial leadership experience in IT governance, risk, compliance, information security, audit, or related enterprise technology functions within a highly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, geographically dispersed technical organizations and developing leaders and technical professionals.
- Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks and risk methodologies, including relevant NIST frameworks, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and/or comparable standards.
- Demonstrated experience with IT SOX controls, audit coordination, control testing, remediation management, and executive reporting.
- Working knowledge of defense-industry and government-contracting requirements relevant to technology governance, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171/172, DFARS, CUI, and supplier or third-party risk, as a
- Knowledge of AI governance principles, including responsible AI, model and data risk, privacy, security, human oversight, third-party AI services, AI lifecycle controls, and the NIST AI Risk Managemen
- Ability to assess risk pragmatically and translate legal, regulatory, contractual, and technical requirements into clear, executable business actions.
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, relationship-building, organizational-change, and influence skills.
Nice to have
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CIPP, PMP, CGEIT, or comparable credentials.
- Experience implementing scalable governance workflows, continuous control monitoring, automated evidence collection, or governance tooling.
- Experience governing AI-enabled business processes, generative AI, or agentic AI use cases in a regulated or mission-focused environment.
- Experience with privacy-by-design, enterprise data governance, cloud governance, and third-party technology or supply-chain risk management.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance, as required by position access.
Full description
Basic Qualifications
Master's degree + minimum 13 years of demonstrated leadership experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience + minimum 15 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Director, IT Governance, Risk, Compliance & AI to lead the enterprise governance function across information technology, cybersecurity, privacy, data, financial systems, and artificial intelligence. Reporting to the Chief Data & AI Officer (CDAIO), who has assumed the broader enterprise technology, data, AI, and governance portfolio, this director will establish and operate an integrated, risk-based governance model that protects the company, enables disciplined innovation, and improves the speed and quality of decision-making.
The director will partner across Business Operations, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, Privacy, Internal Audit, Contracts, Engineering, Supply Chain, programs, and business leadership. The successful candidate will translate complex regulatory, contractual, technical, and business requirements into clear policies, practical controls, measurable accountability, and sustainable operating practices. They will bring bold ideas and deep expertise while building upon and advancing an established vision. Success in this role requires both strong individual contribution and the ability to collaborate across CDAIO teams and enterprise partners, harness collective capabilities, and strengthen the organization’s overall effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise IT governance, risk, and compliance strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with business objectives, mission needs, regulatory obligations, and the enterprise technology, data, and AI strategy.
- Direct and develop a multidisciplinary governance organization; establish priorities, performance expectations, succession capability, and a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
- Own the development, maintenance, communication, and enforcement of IT governance policies, standards, procedures, control frameworks, exception processes, and accountability mechanisms.
- Lead governance and assurance for IT general controls, application controls, access management, change management, configuration management, vulnerability management, secure development, third-party services, and other technology risks.