Avalara · 2 days ago
Senior Security AI Governance Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expAvalara is an AI-first company that focuses on integrating AI into their workflows and products. They are seeking a hands-on AI Governance Specialist to design, implement, and scale AI governance and compliance processes while also contributing to broader security governance programs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinancial ServicesSoftwareTax Preparation
Responsibilities
Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of AI and Security Governance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, COBIT)
Maintain governance processes, and control libraries to address both traditional security risks and AI/ML-specific risks
Ensure AI-related controls are mapped, monitored, and traceable in ServiceNow GRC (Policy & Compliance module)
Help develop an integrated AI + Security GRC strategy, ensuring risk, compliance, and audit functions reflect AI system considerations
Collaborate with Security Architecture, Risk, Compliance, Data Science, and Engineering teams to embed responsible AI practices into design, development, and deployment lifecycles
Assess risks associated with AI/ML systems (bias, explainability, robustness, regulatory compliance)
Establish governance mechanisms for AI system lifecycle management, including documentation, accountability, and impact assessments
Advocate for ethical AI principles and contribute to internal awareness, policies, and training on AI risk and governance
Lead projects to automate AI and security governance processes, such as continuous control monitoring, audit readiness, and compliance reporting
Use AI and automation tools to improve workflows in governance, including exception handling, risk metrics, and policy tracking
Maintain and expand ServiceNow GRC modules, optimizing them through automation and AI capabilities
Be an important governance liaison across Security, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Engineering, and Data/AI teams
Facilitate cross-team collaboration using Slack, Jira, and Confluence for structured documentation and workflows
Work with leadership to ensure AI governance aligns with our goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Science, AI Ethics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in security governance, AI governance, or GRC operations
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow GRC (Policy & Compliance modules)
Knowledge of governance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, COBIT)
Understanding of AI/automation systems, AI risks, and their governance outcomes
Familiarity with automated governance workflows and compliance tools
Certification or training in AI governance, AI ethics, or AI risk frameworks (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF)
Certification in ServiceNow GRC or similar governance platforms
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Private medical, life, and disability insurance
Company
Avalara
Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$841.01MKey Investors
BlackRockSusquehanna Growth EquityWarburg Pincus
2025-11-11Private Equity· $500M
2023-01-01Private Equity
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Scott McFarlane
CEO
Megan Higgins Knislis
SVP Global Partners
Recent News
2025-12-09
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