Corporate Program Director - Enterprise Ai & Data Governance

CORPORATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE AI & DATA GOVERNANCE

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date:  Feb 20, 2026

Req

Team: N352 CYBERSECURITY & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Entity: HII Corporate Office

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:  Yes, 10%-25% of the time

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** Meet HII's Corporate Team*
* HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today.

We look forward to meeting you.

** The Role*
* HII is seeking a Program Director - Enterprise AI & Data Governance
-for our Corporate office. This position serves as the executive leader responsible for establishing, governing, and advancing the company's enterprise Data & Artificial Intelligence capabilities. This role maintains corporate oversight of Data Governance, AI Governance, Responsible AI adoption, and enterprise data management modernization. In addition, this position provides strategic program leadership for critical enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and integration across all business units to drive organizational value and innovation

Key Responsibilities:

** Governance & Oversight*
* + Chair the AI Governance & Enablement Board and lead the Enterprise Data Governance Committee.

+ Define AI risk classification, approval pathways, and reporting to EVP/CIO.

+ Establish corporate standards for data classification, stewardship, quality, and lifecycle management.

** Strategy & Alignment*
* + Develop operating models for governance and execution across divisions.

+ Align AI roadmap with cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation.

+ Partner with Corporate Strategy and divisional CIOs/CTOs for business alignment.

** Data Modernization*
* + Implement enterprise data standards and governance platforms.

+ Oversee metadata, catalog management, and data quality controls.

** Program Leadership*
* + Build and lead a Data & AI governance team.

+ Manage cross-divisional initiatives, vendor relationships, and change management.

** 100% Remote Considered for Ideal candidate*
* ** Must Have*
* Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 10 years of applicable, progressive professional and/or supervisory work experience OR Master's degree and 8 years of relevant work experience.

** Nice to Have*
* + Enterprise governance design

+ Executive communication and board engagement

+ Risk management & regulatory alignment

+ Cross-division consensus building

+ Strategic roadmap development

+ Policy development and operationalization

+ Transformation leadership

** Why HII*
* We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

** Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.*
* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

** Do You Need Assistance?*
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