NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Senior Data & AI Governance Analyst
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Durham, which is recognized for its innovative Technology Solutions Department. The Senior Data & AI Governance Analyst will support enterprise technology operations related to AI, automation, and data governance, ensuring responsible and ethical use of data and emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
Develops and implements governance policies, standards, and procedures for AI, automation, and data analytics initiatives across City and County departments
Assesses AI/ML models, automation workflows, and advanced analytics use-cases for risk, fairness, transparency, equity impacts, privacy considerations, and alignment with enterprise goals
Ensures that emerging-technology initiatives comply with applicable regulations, policies, ethical guidelines, and data-sharing standards
Supports the City/County Open Data Program Manager in operationalizing data governance, open data workflows, and analytics governance processes
Conducts research and analysis; prepares technical summaries, reports, recommendations, briefs, and policy documents
Contributes to the design and upkeep of dashboards, data visualizations, and open-data assets used across the enterprise
Coordinates implementation activities with business units, Technology Solutions teams, and partner departments
Recommends mitigation strategies and supports continuous improvement of governance frameworks
Reviews project documentation, technical specifications, and vendor materials to identify compliance implications and ensure adherence to City/County standards
Collaborates with City leadership, enterprise departments, and external partners to provide guidance, technical assistance, and subject-matter expertise on AI governance, data ethics, analytics best practices, and open data
Represents the Open Data Program in working groups, committees, and internal discussions related to AI, automation, or data policy
Responds to escalated questions or requests for interpretation of data-governance and AI-governance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in data science, computer science, information technology, public policy, statistics, analytics, or a closely related field
Five years of professional experience in data analytics, AI/ML systems, automation technologies, data governance, or related roles
Professional experience developing or implementing governance policies, data standards, or model-risk/AI oversight practices
Demonstrated knowledge of ML/AI concepts, data-quality practices, analytics workflows, and data-lifecycle management
Experience preparing analytical reports, technical recommendations, or policy documentation for operational or executive audiences
Benefits
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
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