Data & AI Governance Lead

USAA

Data governance and AI ethics lead at USAA, a financial-services provider serving military members and families. Driving governance, regulatory compliance, risk controls, and responsible AI practices.

Posted 8/8/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,320 - $273,930 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Information Governance, Risk Management, and Data Management strategies, with a strong focus on compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Capable of developing training content and facilitating growth within the Information Governance community.

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Information GovernanceRisk ManagementData Governance StrategiesAI GovernanceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Information ManagementData Development ProcessesData Engineering ProcessesData AnalysisData ReportingGovernance Oversight ProcessesKRI MonitoringKPI MonitoringAudit ProcessesRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

ConsultingCommunicationMentoringFacilitationPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP)Information Management Professional (CIMP)Information Governance Professional (IGP)Certified Information ProfessionalCDMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsuranceBankingData Privacy RegulationsGLBACCPA/CPRAGDPRCompliance StandardsRisk and Compliance PoliciesAI Regulatory Landscape

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive adherence to information/data management governance activities, projects, and approaches compliant with established policies and standards
Influence business awareness of information/data governance through consulting and communications with business, technology, security, legal, risk, and compliance partners
Author or contribute to information governance guidelines, principles, policies, and standards
Lead development of governance oversight processes and measurement approaches
Enforce adherence through audits, peer reviews, and monitoring of KRIs and KPIs
Support multi-year roadmaps and implementation plans for information governance initiatives
Apply business-line, channel, application, and process knowledge to develop recommendations satisfying regulatory and internal requirements
Create information governance training content
Prepare and present formal findings and recommendations across the organization
Promote information governance best practices in solution recommendations
Facilitate career paths, best practices, mentoring, and maturity growth for the Information Governance community
Identify, measure, monitor, and control business risks in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures
Monitor and interpret emerging AI regulations, legislation, regulatory guidance, industry standards, and state-level AI laws

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Architecture, Information Management, Information Studies, Information Technology, Risk, Audit, or related technical field; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience
8+ years of experience in information or data-related practices, including information governance, information management, risk, audit, information architecture, IT, analysis, and reporting
Advanced degree in a related field with 6+ years of experience is an alternative qualification
2+ years of strong knowledge and demonstrated ability to create and evolve Data Development and Data Engineering processes
2+ years of operational knowledge of risk management and mitigation frameworks
Experience developing Data Governance and Data Management strategies and roadmaps
Expert knowledge of industry information/data governance best practices
Experience in AI governance, model risk management, data governance, and compliance
Understanding of the AI regulatory and legislative landscape, including emerging federal and state-level AI laws, regulations, and guidance
Understanding of AI-related data privacy implications, including GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and other applicable privacy regulations
Certified AI Governance Professional (AIGP), Information Management Professional (CIMP), Information Governance Professional (IGP), Certified Information Professional, or equivalent industry certification sets candidates apart
Financial services, insurance, banking, or other highly regulated industry experience sets candidates apart
CDMP certification preferred
US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner sets candidates apart
Must not require immigration support now or in the future; USAA does not provide visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses, consistent with applicable policy and business needs
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Pay incentives may be available based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
401(k)
Pension
Life insurance
Parental benefits
Adoption assistance
Paid time off program
Paid holidays
16 paid volunteer hours
Various wellness programs
Career path planning
Continuing education assistance