Senior Program Manager, Data & AI Governance Policy and Standards

Company Summary 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. Department Summary Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow. Job Duties and Responsibilities Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.   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.   What Success Looks Like (Objectives): 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 Skills, Experience and Requirements Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring): 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 Critical experience with standardized frameworks such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework Advanced process engineering expertise to convert complex requirements into frictionless workflows   Minimum 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 NIST AI Risk Management Framework Decision-to-data mapping and policy drafting   Visa sponsorship not available for this role Salary Ranges Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year Benefits We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits .   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.    Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.   The