Senior Program Manager, Data & AI Governance Policy and Standards

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

About the role

This role bridges the gap between high-level regulatory requirements and day-to-day data/AI projects and operations. Direct involvement in AI and data governance operational workflows ensures that company policies, standard operating procedures, and standards are actionable and practical across business units. The position addresses the challenge of converting complex emerging frameworks into clear execution standards while preventing policy bloat through continuous cross-functional feasibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update actionable governance policies, standards, and procedures to align operations with organizational objectives
• Maintain the Dictionary of Policies, Classifications, and Standards with strict version control and seamless access
• Translate emerging frameworks like NIST AI RMF, Colorado Automated Decision-Making Technology Act (ADMTA), and EU AI Act into practical operational checklists
• Road-test new standards alongside engineering, data science, and product teams to eliminate friction
• Create decision trees, templates, and guides that enable measurable governance reporting
• Connect Governance Leadership with Forward Deployed Expertise teams to drive cross-departmental execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Policy, Data Science, Computer Science, or Engineering
• 5 years of experience in AI/Data Governance, Technical Policy, Process Engineering, or Compliance
• Experience with NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• Experience with decision-to-data mapping and policy drafting

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Skills

• AI application expertise using modern AI tools to streamline automation and boost governance workflow productivity
• Ability to design logical, version-controlled policy frameworks accessible to non-legal business units
• Ability to identify specific metadata, logging requirements, and testing protocols for regulatory alignment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influence skills to bridge business, risk, and technical execution teams
• Advanced process engineering expertise to convert complex requirements into frictionless workflows

Pay

Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan

All benefits can be viewed here.