Technical SETA SME – Artificial Intelligence

Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis (ESA)

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

• The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition.
• The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert.
• In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software).
• EIGHT (8) or more years of work experience including, but not be limited to Knowledge of AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, LLMs).
• Understanding of data architectures and pipelines for large-scale analytics/intelligence production.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
• Experience with R&D of spatiotemporal data, architectures, modeling and/or machine learning algorithms
• Systems engineering and integration experience in complex, data-intensive environments.
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

• Master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with SIX (6) or more years of work experience
• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transition
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team
• Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, and understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources
• Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy but non-expert audiences
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills; detail oriented

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

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