CORPORATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR - ENTERPRISE AI & DATA GOVERNANCE

Location:

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Date: Feb 20, 2026

Req ID: 45645
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

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?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.