Gen AI Subject Matter Expert

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scientific research corporation (src) is seeking a highly experienced subject matter expert (sme) in secure, hardened generative ai to support the test resource management center's operation of the artificial intelligence digital engineering test laboratory (aidetl) in augusta, georgia. This role will be pivotal in developing the next generation of government ai test & evaluation professionals for the department of war. The subject matter expert – genai serves as the authoritative voice on all matters related to the secure deployment, configuration, and optimization of generative ai solutions within the aidetl's operational environment.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with good interpersonal skills and the willingness to mentor interns. In addition, the candidate must possess an intimate understanding of the generative ai field, including large language models (llms), retrieval-augmented generation (rag), agentic ai architectures, and secure ai governance frameworks.

responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• serving as the primary subject matter expert on secure, hardened generative ai for the aidetl interns and staff, providing authoritative guidance on ai strategy, architecture, policy, and implementation aligned with the aidetl's mission objectives.
• providing expert-level training, workshops, and briefings to aidetl interns on generative ai concepts, secure ai best practices.
• architect, develop, and demonstrate advanced generative ai agents, plugins, and automated workflows using python, claude code, openclaw, and related frameworks.
• advising on and enforce security hardening practices for all generative ai deployments, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and all applicable federal security standards.
• evaluating emerging generative ai models, tools, and techniques, including but not limited to large language models, multimodal ai, and agentic frameworks, and provide actionable recommendations for secure integration into various environments.
• developing and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architectures, security plans, standard operating procedures, and best practice guides tailored to operational and regulatory requirements.
• collaborating with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, it operations, data science, and mission stakeholders, to integrate generative ai solutions into existing systems and infrastructure securely and effectively.
• stay at the forefront of the generative ai field, continuously monitoring advancements in ai safety, alignment, prompt engineering, secure coding practices, and government ai policy to maintain subject matter authority.
• implementing best practices for code quality, security (including strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, data exfiltration, and model manipulation), and performance optimization across all ai solutions.
• writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code with an unwavering focus on security, data privacy, and compliance with all relevant customer's data handling requirements.
• assisting in aidetl curriculum development.

filling this position is contingent upon funding

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• secret clearance required
• minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in software engineering, ai/ml, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline; at least 2 years of focused experience in generative ai technologies and secure ai deployment preferred.
• demonstrated deep expertise in the generative ai landscape, including large language models (e.g., claude, gpt-series, open-source models), prompt engineering, rag architectures, fine-tuning, and agentic ai frameworks.
• proficiency in coding with python and practical experience utilizing claude code and openclaw technologies to build, test, and deploy secure ai solutions.
• strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including but not limited to fedramp high.
• ability to communicate complex generative ai concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government leadership and interns.
• strong project management skills…