AI Governance Analyst

Career Guide

An AI Governance Analyst helps an organization use artificial intelligence safely, fairly, and in line with laws and internal standards. The role focuses on policy, risk assessment, documentation, and ongoing monitoring so AI systems remain trustworthy over time.

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Key Responsibilities

Maintain AI governance policies and standards
Support AI risk assessments before launch
Track legal and regulatory requirements that impact AI use
Coordinate reviews with privacy, security, legal, and product teams
Document AI system purpose, data sources, and known limitations
Help define rules for acceptable AI use by employees and vendors
Support model monitoring for performance drift and harmful outcomes
Assist with incident response when AI systems cause issues
Contribute to AI training materials and internal communications
Support audits and evidence collection for compliance reviews

Top Skills for Success

Policy Writing

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Clear Communication

Data Literacy

AI Fundamentals

Privacy Principles

Information Security Basics

Regulatory Research

Audit Readiness

Documentation Discipline

Vendor Risk Review

Career Progression

Can Lead To

AI Governance Lead

AI Risk Manager

Responsible AI Program Manager

AI Compliance Manager

Trust and Safety Manager

Privacy Program Manager

Transition Opportunities

Product Compliance Specialist

Security Risk Analyst

Data Governance Analyst

Third Party Risk Analyst

Internal Auditor

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Model Risk ConceptsAI Lifecycle KnowledgeBias Evaluation BasicsModel Monitoring BasicsEvidence ManagementData MappingChange Management

Development SuggestionsBuild a working understanding of how AI systems are designed, tested, and monitored. Practice writing short policies and risk summaries. Learn how to collect evidence for reviews, such as decision logs and approval records. Partner with privacy and security teams to understand common control requirements.

Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 70,000 to 95,000

Mid LevelUSD 95,000 to 130,000

Senior LevelUSD 130,000 to 175,000

Growth Trend

Growing quickly as more organizations adopt AI and face new compliance expectations, especially in regulated industries.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

MicrosoftGoogleAmazonIBMAccentureDeloittePwCEYJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaUnitedHealth GroupKaiser Permanente

Industry Sectors

TechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcareInsuranceRetailTelecommunicationsConsultingGovernmentEducation

Recommended Next Steps

Review your organization’s AI policy, privacy policy, and security standards

Create a simple AI risk checklist that can be used in project intake

Build a reusable documentation template for AI system summaries

Set up regular check ins with legal, privacy, security, and product teams

Learn the basics of AI evaluation metrics and monitoring signals

Develop a portfolio example that includes a policy draft and a risk assessment write up

Track new AI related regulations and summarize impacts for stakeholders