Senior Director - Internal Audit - Data Science and AI

SR Director- Internal Audit- Data Science and AI

Location: Washington, DC

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid 3 or more days/week in office for local Washington, DC or Reston, VA candidates; fully remote considered for non-local candidates who reside in the 50 U.S. states, work Eastern Standard Time Zone business hours, and are willing to travel to the DC or Reston, VA office at least 1 time per quarter (frequency may increase based on business needs)

Job Details

• Position Type: Direct Placement
• Pay / Salary: $226,000 $340,000 / Year (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 8:30 AM 5:00 PM EST, Monday Friday
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Skills

• 8 years of relevant experience in data science, AI, analytics, automation, product management, technology delivery, audit technology, or related enterprise technology functions
• 5 years of leadership experience building, coaching, and leading high-performing, diverse teams of data science, AI, automation, product, and technology professionals
• Proven track record delivering enterprise AI, analytics, automation, or data products from strategy through production adoption with measurable business outcomes
• Experience leading AI-enabled transformation in Internal Audit, risk, compliance, financial services, or another highly regulated enterprise environment
• Deep expertise in AI/ML, GenAI, automation, advanced analytics, data platforms, cloud technologies, model lifecycle management, and scalable software/product delivery practices
• Experience partnering with Technology to design and scale platforms, reusable capabilities / microservices, governed data products, APIs, and enterprise-grade AI capabilities
• Strong understanding of data governance, model risk, responsible AI, and regulatory expectations in financial services or similarly regulated environments
• Executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to advise executives and VP stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and explain technical ideas clearly to non-technical audiences
• Experience establishing strategies, operating models, talent plans, and performance measures that accelerate delivery, reuse, workforce adoption, and measurable efficiency gains

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, information systems, business, or a related field

About the Client

This client is a leading mortgage financing provider in the financial services sector, dedicated to equitable and sustainable access to affordable housing across the United States. The organization employs professionals spanning internal audit, data science, AI and analytics engineering, risk and compliance, and enterprise technology all working together to advance responsible and scalable housing finance solutions.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-16506 Industry: Data & Analytics

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