Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME)

IntelliGenesis LLC

$185K — $215K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 10+ years in AI, machine learning, data science, or similar fields.
  • Experience applying AI technologies to operational challenges.
  • Familiarity with large language models and related AI architectures.
  • Understanding of Responsible AI and federal AI policies.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main AI technical advisor for education and training initiatives.
  • Collaborate with researchers to identify and develop AI technologies for workforce needs.
  • Define necessary skills and certification standards for an AI-ready workforce.
  • Guide the creation of practical AI-related curriculum and exercises.
  • Provide technical leadership across various AI topics including generative AI and ML.
  • Ensure training stays updated with current industry standards and AI strategies.
  • Develop use cases to demonstrate AI applications in real-world scenarios.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Maternity/paternity leave.
  • 401(k) company match.
  • Training and education reimbursements.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
  • Serve as the principal AI technical advisor supporting AI education, workforce development, and mission-focused training initiatives.
  • Collaborate with IG Labs researchers and engineers to identify emerging AI technologies and translate them into workforce development opportunities.
  • Help define the skills, competencies, and certification standards required for an AI-ready workforce.
  • Guide the development of curriculum, labs, simulations, and practical exercises focused on real-world AI applications.
  • Provide technical leadership across topics including:
    • Generative AI
    • Large Language Models (LLMs)
    • Agentic AI
    • Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning
    • Data Science
    • AI Governance and Responsible AI
    • MLOps and AI Operations
    • Cybersecurity and AI
  • Ensure training content remains aligned with current industry advancements, government AI strategies, and operational mission requirements.
  • Develop mission-relevant use cases demonstrating how AI can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
  • Support AI demonstrations, workshops, technical exchanges, and customer engagements.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding future workforce development and training priorities.
  • Contribute thought leadership supporting IntelliGenesis' AI strategy, innovation initiatives, and workforce transformation efforts.
Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, advanced analytics, or related technical fields.
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI technologies to operational, mission, research, or business challenges.
  • Experience with large language models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, AI orchestration frameworks, or autonomous systems.
  • Familiarity with Responsible AI, AI governance, and emerging federal AI policies.
  • Strong understanding of modern AI methodologies, architectures, and workflows.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government organizations.
  • Experience developing technical training, certifications, workshops, or workforce development programs.
  • Published research, conference presentations, patents, or demonstrated contributions to AI innovation initiatives.

Compensation Range: $185,000 - $215,000

Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate's scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

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