AI Data Management Specialist Security Clearance

Location & Clearance

Bethesda, MD

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Seeking an experienced and skilled AI Data Management Specialist to support the Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer (CAIO/CDO) at one of our Intelligence customers.

• Data Lifecycle Management:
  Provide expertise in practical and strategic aspects of the data lifecycle, including data collection, storage, usage, sharing, and archival/disposal.
• Guide senior government stakeholders in the development and execution of comprehensive data management plans aligned with mission goals and compliance requirements.
• Data Protection and Governance:
  Deliver practical and strategic guidance on data protection, addressing risks related to data spills, personal information security, and civil liberties.
• Ensure compliance with data protection policies, laws, and standards, and promote best practices to safeguard sensitive information and preserve privacy.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Act as a critical liaison, working directly with senior government data managers and technical teams to bridge technical and non-technical perspectives.
• Facilitate communication and understanding of data management priorities, challenges, and solutions.
• AI and Emerging Technologies:
  Apply a foundational understanding of AI to advise on data strategies that enable AI implementation and clear adoption paths.
• Contribute to discussions and planning related to advanced concepts such as vectorization in AI and data-driven solutions.
• Strategic Recommendations:
  Support senior leadership by identifying and addressing gaps in data infrastructure, strategy, and implementation.
• Advise on policies and practices related to zero trust architecture, data architecture, and cross‑organizational data‑sharing initiatives.

• Active TS/SCI with Poly is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Solid background in data management, with a firm, practical, and strategic understanding of the data lifecycle and its application in government or enterprise environments.
• Understanding of vectorization in AI and its relationship to data usage and analytics.
• Strong expertise in data protection, especially regarding issues such as data spills, safeguarding personal information, and addressing civil liberties.
• Ability to coordinate with senior technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government senior data managers, to align data management initiatives with organizational priorities.
• Familiarity with AI concepts and their implications for data usage and management.

• Knowledge or experience with zero trust architecture principles.
• Expertise in data architecture design, principles, and governance, with the ability to speak confidently about its implications for strategy and implementation.
• Experience working for or with Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders or other government agencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.