AI, Data and Security Lead (Contract) - Connect Centric

At Connect Centric, we are more than just consultants-we are partners committed to our clients' success. We take a hands-on approach, working closely with our clients to transform strategies into measurable, real-world outcomes. As a strategy execution team, we take full ownership of every initiative from start to finish, ensuring that our clients see tangible results, not just ideas.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Award is anticipated in early 2027, with work beginning shortly after.

Responsibilities

• Assess current AI tool use and related risks to data, privacy, confidential information and intellectual property
• Write or revise AI usage guidelines, governance frameworks and policies
• Assess data quality, sensitivity, ownership and access, including readiness of internal documents and data for use in AI tools
• Recommend data governance practices, access controls, training and adoption plans
• Define security, privacy and compliance requirements for vendor RFPs, integrations and contracts

Required expertise

• 7+ years in information security, data governance or privacy
• Has written or implemented an AI usage policy or AI governance framework for an organization
• Has led data quality or data governance work: data ownership, standards, cleanup or stewardship
• Experience with access controls, permissions and security for cloud and SaaS platforms, including Microsoft 365
• Working knowledge of PCI DSS, GDPR and U.S. state privacy laws
• Experience evaluating vendor security assurance (SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001) and securing system integrations

Preferred qualifications

• CISSP, CIPP, ISO 27001, ISO 42001 or CDMP certification
• Experience deploying enterprise AI assistants with governance controls
• Experience with associations or nonprofits