Senior Policy & Governance Advisor (TS/SCI)

Key Responsibilities: Lead development, coordination, and staffing of Joint Staff–level policy, directives, white papers, CONOPS, and governance frameworks aligned to data, AI/ML, and digital transformation priorities. Manage and respond to congressional taskers, ensuring timely, accurate, and analytically sound responses with proper staffing across Joint Staff directorates and external stakeholders. Advise and support the Chief AI Officer and IPA lead on policy alignment, governance strategy, and decision‐support materials. Translate DoD-level guidance (e.g., DoD AI Ethical Principles, Data Strategy) into actionable Joint Staff implementation guidance and artifacts. Establish and maintain governance processes for AI/ML and data initiatives, including oversight mechanisms, review boards, and compliance tracking. Coordinate across Joint Staff (J2, J6, J8, etc.), Combatant Commands, Services, and OSD to ensure unity of effort and policy alignment. Develop executive-level briefings, decision memos, and information papers for GO/FO/SES leadership. Serve as the primary integrator between technical teams (data engineers, data scientists, AI teams) and policy stakeholders to ensure operational feasibility of governance frameworks. Support audit readiness and compliance efforts related to AI governance, data management, and cybersecurity policies. Monitor and assess emerging policies, legislation, and guidance impacting AI/ML, data, and digital capabilities across DoD and interagency partners. Lead or support working groups, tiger teams, and cross‐functional governance forums. Track and report progress on CDAO initiatives, including metrics, milestones, and risk areas.

Required: Skills 8+ years of experience in policy, governance, strategy, or program support within DoD, Joint Staff, or IC environments. Demonstrated experience drafting and staffing formal policy documents at the OSD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command level. Strong 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. Experience supporting senior leaders (GO/FO/SES) with executive communications and decision support. Proven ability to manage multiple high‐visibility taskers under tight timelines. Strong coordination and stakeholder‐management skills across diverse organizations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in producing concise, decision‐quality materials. Active TS/SCI clearance required at the time of hire.

Desired Skills: Direct experience supporting the Joint Staff, OSD CDAO, or Service‐level data/AI offices. Familiarity with DoD AI Ethical Principles, Responsible AI (RAI) frameworks, and governance models (e.g., SHIELD). Experience with data strategy implementation, data governance bodies, or enterprise data‐management initiatives. Prior experience with policy related to cybersecurity, data sharing, or cross‐domain operations. Background working with or alongside technical AI/ML or data engineering teams. Experience supporting international partners or coalition data/AI efforts. Master's degree in public policy, national security, data/AI, or related field. Security Clearance Active Top Secret SCI clearance required. Compensation

Salary Range: $103,500.00 – $181,100.00.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. Equal Opportunity Statement Parsons is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Fraud Awareness Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.