AI Governance & Controls Consultant
Overview
Location: Remote within the U.S. (with team presence in Denver, Minneapolis, Eau Claire WI, and Amarillo TX)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Join Trissential and Help Shape the Future of Enterprise AI Governance
Trissential is seeking a highly skilled AI Governance & Controls Consultant to join our client’s team and lead the execution of enterprise-wide AI governance initiatives. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy building structure out of ambiguity, and are motivated by high-impact, highly visible work—this is the role where you can truly leave your mark.
This is your chance to be the missing link in an organization actively working to operationalize AI governance—from strategy to execution to long-term sustainability.
What’s in It for You?
- A role with massive impact—your work directly influences the enterprise AI risk posture, audit readiness, and executive-level strategy
- High autonomy and ownership—you operate as the central integrator and governance driver
- A chance to build something meaningful—AI governance is new, evolving, and ripe for leadership
- Collaboration with cross-functional experts in security, risk, AI enablement, legal, privacy, and audit
- Opportunity for conversion to full-time—this role is expected to extend and evolve into long-term governance leadership
Your Role & Responsibilities
You will serve as the execution engine behind the AI governance program—turning strategy and audit requirements into real, operational processes. Your work will include:
- Leading implementation of enterprise AI governance frameworks, guardrails, and controls
- Translating audit findings into actionable remediation plans and process improvements
- Establishing risk models, oversight mechanisms, and compliance standards for AI/ML systems
- Defining standards for AI, ML, and emerging agent technologies across the enterprise
- Driving alignment among security, risk, legal, privacy, audit, and AI/data teams
- Facilitating governance councils and cross-functional collaboration
- Tracking, managing, and closing audit findings related to AI governance
- Integrating AI governance requirements into broader risk and security frameworks
- Owning end-to-end delivery of governance initiatives—from intake through execution
- Providing regular visibility to leadership on progress, risks, and compliance gaps
- Ensuring governance processes scale and mature as AI capabilities evolve
Skills & Experience You Should Possess
You don’t need to check every box to apply—strong candidates come from diverse backgrounds. Experience in the following areas will set you up for success:
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, data governance, AI/ML, or related fields
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts, data ecosystems, and enterprise data workflows
- Familiarity with risk, compliance, and governance frameworks
- Experience working within large, matrixed organizations
- Ability to lead without authority and drive cross-functional alignment
- Strong communication skills—translating technical and risk concepts into business language
- A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and builds structure where none exists
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to ask the right risk-focused questions
- Experience managing complex initiatives in Agile environments
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience with AI governance, data governance, or model risk management
- Background in audit, compliance, or regulatory environments
- Exposure to AI-enabled tools, agent-based systems, or data science workflows
- Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira
- Certifications in AI, data, security, or governance
Education & Certifications You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, data science, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Relevant certifications are helpful but not required
What We Offer
At Trissential, people are at the center of everything we do. When you join our client’s team through Trissential, you get more than a role—you gain a partner invested in your growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- Competitive Compensation – $110–$120 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
- Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work
- Career Growth – Access to training, certifications, and emerging AI governance initiatives
- Stability & Longevity – High likelihood of contract extension or conversion to full-time
- A Supportive, Forward-Thinking Culture – Work with leaders committed to ethical, secure, future-ready AI practices