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RMI is transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work with businesses, policymakers, communities and other organizations to identify and scale interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% by 2030.

This role supports the organization's governance, risk, privacy, and compliance program, ensuring technology systems, vendors, contracts, and business processes align with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. It partners closely with Legal, Information Security, IT, People Team, and Procurement to identify compliance considerations early and mature the organization's governance and privacy programs.

Responsibilities

Governance, Policy & Audit Support

• Maintain governance policies, standards, and procedures for technology, privacy, and information management; support internal and external audits with supporting evidence and documentation.
• Review contracts and business initiatives for security, privacy, and compliance obligations, partnering with Legal and Procurement.
• Coordinate compliance initiatives (Colorado Privacy Act, GDPR/UK GDPR, and other contractual/regulatory programs), tracking remediation activities to closure.

Risk & Vendor Management

• Conduct risk assessments for new technologies, vendors, and operational changes; maintain the IT risk register and drive mitigation plans to closure.
• Perform security, privacy, and compliance reviews of third-party vendors and subprocessors, including DPAs, security questionnaires, and ongoing monitoring.
• Support vendor onboarding and contractual compliance in partnership with Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.

Data Governance & Privacy

• Evaluate new technologies, integrations, and AI solutions (e.g., against the NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, or EU AI Act) for privacy and governance considerations.
• Assist with research, testing, and deployment of new AI functionality.
• Maintain data inventories, Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), classification, retention, and lifecycle documentation.
• Advise stakeholders on appropriate collection, use, sharing, retention, and protection of data.

Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the monthly cybersecurity awareness training program and support other training activities.
• Perform regular audits of user access, permissions, and IT assets.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and governance assessments of systems and processes; track corrective actions to closure.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Security, Legal, People Team, and Procurement to embed governance requirements early in technology projects.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience, in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, information security, or business operations.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in governance, compliance, risk management, privacy, procurement, internal audit, information security, or related functions.
• Experience supporting compliance audits, vendor risk assessments, or regulatory programs, including reviewing contracts and vendor documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience with GDPR/UK GDPR, international data transfers, or information governance programs.
• Experience in nonprofit, consulting, research, energy, or other mission-driven organizations.
• One or more certifications: CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CRISC, CISA.

Key Competencies

Governance & Regulatory Compliance Privacy & Data Protection Risk & Vendor Management Audit & Compliance Monitoring Policy & Documentation Management Analytical Problem-Solving Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

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We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note: At this time, RMI is not able to sponsor employment visas or hire candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the United States. All candidates must have current, independent authorization to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship from RMI. We will update our hiring pages if this status changes.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. The salary range of this position is $77,245-95,200. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role's scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 5% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

We offer an array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403b retirement match with immediate vesting
• Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability
• Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans
• Health savings or flexible spending accounts
• Fertility and hormonal health support
• Mental health and wellness support
• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• Paid sabbatical leave
• Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography
• Work from home and home technology allowances
• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)
• Potential for bonuses and merit increases
• Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)
• Hybrid / remote work options
• Team retreats and geographic meetups
• Rewards and recognition programs

Diversity

We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization, and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.