AI Capability Lead (Mid-Level) - Service Delivery and Internal

Position: AI Capability Lead (Mid-Level) - Service Delivery and Internal

Remote Work Option: Yes

Function: Client Delivery; AI Literacy, Implementation, and Strategic Enablement

Location: Remote Site/Cobec Site - DC

Salary Range: $90-140k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the residency requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and solutions-oriented AI Capability Lead to help Cobec and our clients move into the future with AI literacy, AI-enabled products, and AI-driven strategic initiatives. This mid-level role is designed for someone with strong hands-on experience-capable of delivering billable work-while also advancing AI adoption and maturity across organizations.

The successful candidate will work directly with government and commercial clients to identify opportunities for AI implementation, integrate AI into products and business processes, and drive organizational AI enablement. This role will also contribute to Cobec's internal AI capability building, ensuring our consulting and staff augmentation services remain ahead of the curve.

Relevant Experience

• 3-8 years of professional experience, including:
  1. At least 4 years in AI/ML model development, integration, or applied AI projects.
  2. Experience supporting or delivering consulting, client-facing, or project-based work.
  3. Experience with relational databases and at least one programming language (Python preferred).
  4. Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  5. FAA or federal experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience facilitating workshops, briefings, or training sessions to improve AI literacy.
• Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on in AI project delivery.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Client Delivery & Billable Work

• Partner with government and commercial clients to scope and deliver AI-enabled solutions.
• Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies, and business case analyses for AI adoption.
• Provide hands-on support for AI model development, integration, or optimization within client projects.
• Participate in software development efforts, including full stack development and integration of AI features into enterprise applications.

AI Literacy & Organizational Enablement

• Develop and deliver training sessions, briefings, and workshops to enhance AI literacy for clients and internal teams.
• Create reusable frameworks, playbooks, and templates for AI adoption in consulting engagements.
• Partner with Cobec leadership to align AI initiatives with business strategy and client missions.

Technical Implementation

• Design and integrate AI/ML models into enterprise or mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and analysts to implement AI features.
• Support AI data pipeline creation, data preprocessing, and model evaluation.

Strategic Impact

• AI Roadmap & Strategy Development - Partner with client and Cobec leadership to design AI adoption strategies and multi-year roadmaps that align with mission objectives, funding cycles, and policy requirements, while identifying opportunities across the consulting portfolio.
• Change Management & Responsible AI Integration - Lead change management efforts to ensure successful AI adoption, embedding ethical guidelines, governance frameworks, and performance measures to track impact and ensure responsible, value-driven implementation.
• Ethics & Governance Integration - Ensure AI solutions adhere to principles of fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Portfolio AI Opportunities - Identify opportunities to embed AI across Cobec's consulting and staff augmentation portfolios.
• Performance Measurement & Impact Tracking - Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI initiatives.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Development - Support creation of partnerships with AI vendors, research institutions, and industry consortiums to advance Cobec's capabilities.

Thought Leadership & Growth

• Monitor emerging AI trends, tools, and regulations, and assess their impact on client operations.
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities for AI-related opportunities.
• Act as an internal champion for AI adoption across Cobec's service lines.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Master's degree is a plus and may count as additional years of experience.

Skills Requirements

• Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable impact.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Comfortable in both strategic discussions and hands-on technical work.
• Commitment to Cobec's values: Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, and Respect.
• Intermediate proficiency in Software Configuration Management techniques and tools (GIT, Bitbucket, etc...).