Responsible AI Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the US, delivering Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and technology solutions across multiple industries and countries worldwide. Our team uses people, technology and innovation to help organizations improve customer experience and business performance.

We are seeking a Responsible AI Specialist to help ensure AI technologies are developed, deployed, and managed in a fair, ethical, transparent, and accountable manner. This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of responsible AI principles, governance controls, risk assessments, and compliance activities that promote trust in AI systems.

The successful candidate will work across technical, legal, compliance, risk, and business functions to ensure AI solutions align with organizational values and regulatory expectations.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible AI Frameworks & Governance

• Support the implementation of responsible AI practices across the organization.
• Assist in developing responsible AI frameworks and standards.
• Promote ethical AI principles and governance controls.
• Support AI oversight and review processes.
• Ensure responsible AI considerations are incorporated into projects.

Risk Assessment & Impact Analysis

• Identify and manage ethical and operational risks associated with AI systems.
• Conduct responsible AI assessments and reviews.
• Evaluate fairness, transparency, explainability, and accountability considerations.
• Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support impact assessments for AI initiatives.

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Ensure alignment with emerging AI regulations and standards.
• Monitor developments in AI regulation and industry guidance.
• Support compliance assessments and governance reviews.
• Assist with audit and reporting requirements.
• Maintain documentation and compliance records.

Stakeholder Education & Advisory

• Promote awareness and understanding of responsible AI practices.
• Provide guidance to business and technical teams.
• Support training and awareness initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions on AI ethics and governance.
• Act as a trusted advisor on responsible AI matters.

Continuous Improvement & Research

• Help strengthen the organization's AI maturity and governance capabilities.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices.
• Evaluate new responsible AI methodologies and frameworks.
• Recommend improvements to governance and oversight processes.
• Contribute to organizational AI strategy initiatives.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Ethics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in governance, compliance, ethics, risk management, AI policy, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of AI, machine learning, and Generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles and governance concepts.
• Experience conducting assessments, reviews, or compliance activities.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing policies, standards, or governance documentation.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and policy requirements.
• Strong research and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to influence and educate diverse audiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting responsible AI or AI governance programs.
• Knowledge of global AI regulatory frameworks.
• Experience within highly regulated industries.
• Certifications in governance, risk, compliance, privacy, or ethics.
• Familiarity with model risk management practices.
• Experience working with AI development teams.
• Exposure to privacy and data governance initiatives.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All MCI Locations

• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results. (Does not apply in Canada)

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

ABOUT MCI (PARENT COMPANY)

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa’s Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI’s subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.

Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce,  GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

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The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.