Associate Vice President, Model & AI Governance

Humana

. Establish and oversee the enterprise framework for model governance, AI risk management, responsible AI and AI governance .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $189,400 - $260,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and oversee the enterprise framework for model governance, AI risk management, responsible AI and AI governance
Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge of models, advanced analytics, machine learning, generative AI and emerging AI technologies
Own and continuously enhance the enterprise model governance framework across the model lifecycle
Define model risk appetite, risk taxonomy, minimum control standards, governance requirements and escalation thresholds
Provide effective challenge over model development, validation, implementation, monitoring and performance
Oversee the enterprise model inventory, ownership, accountability, documentation and risk classification
Establish model validation standards covering conceptual soundness, performance, stability, data quality, bias, explainability and ongoing monitoring
Govern third-party and externally developed models
Develop and oversee the Responsible AI framework and principles
Establish governance standards for fairness, bias, transparency, explainability, accountability, privacy, human oversight, safety, security and appropriate AI use
Establish AI use-case risk intake, assessment, approval, monitoring and ongoing oversight processes
Develop standards for responsible use of generative AI, large language models, AI agents, automated decision-making and emerging technologies
Identify and address unintended consequences, model drift, hallucination, discrimination, explainability limitations and other AI-specific risks
Own the enterprise AI risk management framework and associated governance processes
Oversee the enterprise AI inventory and lifecycle monitoring
Develop proportionate AI risk assessments and approval requirements
Monitor AI performance, effectiveness, risk indicators, incidents, exceptions and emerging threats
Partner with cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, Data Governance and Technology Risk functions
Govern external AI providers, foundation models, APIs, AI platforms and third-party AI solutions
Establish policies, standards, procedures, controls and governance committees for model and AI risk
Define first-line ownership and second-line oversight responsibilities
Monitor model and AI risk appetite metrics, tolerance thresholds and key risk indicators
Lead Model Risk and AI Risk Governance committees and report to executive management, Risk Committees and Board Committees
Lead a hybrid team of internal associates and specialized external partners
Promote responsible AI and sound model governance through training, awareness, stakeholder engagement and enterprise-wide education

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
15+ years of progressive experience in risk management, model risk management, AI governance, technology risk, data governance, analytics, compliance, internal audit or other disciplines
Significant experience leading enterprise-wide model governance, AI governance, responsible AI, or technology risk programs
Demonstrated experience operating at an executive level within a complex, highly regulated organization
Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, generative AI, model development and validation, data governance, and technology risk
Knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and governance frameworks and applicable healthcare regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management, internal controls, issue management, and risk appetite frameworks
Demonstrated experience presenting complex risk, technology, analytics, and AI governance topics to executive leadership and Board-level audiences
Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Home internet service with minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps
Ability to travel 25% and occasionally travel to Humana offices for training or meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentive plan based on company and/or individual performance
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Personal holidays
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Dedicated home workspace arrangement
Remote work arrangement
Training and meeting travel opportunities