Principal Researcher AI Risk Management

AI Risk Management Expert

As an AI risk management expert, you will shape national and international practices for trustworthy AI technology via the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and associated resources. Depending on the grade level, your major duties will include:

ZP-IV Duties:

• Promote AI RMF adoption to support trustworthy AI innovation and national technology leadership.
• Develop guidelines, including the AI RMF Playbook, Quick Start Guide, context-specific profiles, and crosswalks.
• Engage target communities to expand framework utilization and address evolving user needs.

ZP-V Duties:

• Serve as a national authority on the AI RMF across government and external sectors.
• Define program strategy and long-term objectives for NIST's AI risk management portfolio.
• Lead conception and creation of guidelines, e.g., for context-specific profiles.
• Advise external agencies on effective framework implementation and build strategic user communities.
• Brief agency leadership on AI governance trends and gaps related to the AI RMF.