Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) SME

Cdd Spa - Lorton, VA

Full-time

Lorton, VA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The position involves providing subject matter expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data science (DS) to support the Office of the Chief Data and AI Officer (OCDAO) at DTRA. The role focuses on policy formation, technical support, and advancing analytic capabilities in AI/ML/DS technologies, ensuring their responsible and effective use within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) in AI, ML, and DS to advise and assist the OCDAO in policy formation and implementation.
• Utilize deep knowledge of AI/ML/DS technologies to make recommendations to DTRA leadership and stakeholders.
• Support the development and implementation of Federal and DoD AI requirements, including the Responsible AI Toolkit and AI Inventory.
• Implement DTRA's AI risk management framework, reviewing risks and providing feedback on mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the development and sustainment of DTRA's AI Community of Practice, including briefings, white papers, and policy responses.
• Collaborate on data science efforts across DTRA and DoD, identifying technology needs and solutions for AI/ML/DS.
• Engage with industry to share DTRA's AI/ML/DS needs and understand state-of-the-art technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in computer science, data science, or math/statistics with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience developing, using, or managing AI/ML/DS capabilities.
• Knowledge of DoD and DTRA policy process development and implementation.
• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Nice-to-haves

• PhD in computer science, data science, or math/statistics with 6 or more years of related experience.
• DoD, CWMD, or CBRNE experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience of current AI/ML/DS state-of-the-art technologies in industry.
• Active DoD TS/SCI.