Senior Artificial Intelligence​/Data Subject Matter Expert

Senior Artificial Intelligence / Data Subject Matter Expert

Langley AFB, Hampton, VA, USA

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Data Subject Matter Expert with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Langley Air Force Base, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Senior AI/Data Subject Matter Expertprovidesclassified AI and data integration support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments. This position is essential tomaintainingcontinuous classified operations support for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing mission sets.

Candidateswill work on-site at Joint Base Langley-Eustis as part of a two-person cleared team ensuring uninterrupted classified environment coverage while developing and deploying AI/RPA solutions that directlyimpactintelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

This is not a remote position. This is not a periodic advisory role.

Candidateswill be embedded daily with ACC directorates, working in classified spaces, solvingreal operational challenges with AI and automation technologies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide technical advisory services on AI and RPA integration within SIPRNet and AFSCI environments
• Coordinate with HQ ACC/A2 leadership on classified AI capability development and deployment strategies
• Advise on security compliance, data governance, and technical feasibility for classified AI applications
• Participate in classified technical exchanges, working groups, and planning forums

Classified Solution Development:

• Lead AI and RPA workflow discovery sessions with ISR Wing personnel in classified environments
• Design, prototype, and deploy AI/ML solutions addressing intelligence analysis, data fusion, and mission planning workflows
• Develop automation solutions using enterprise-approved platforms within classified networks
• Conduct iterative user validation cycles with operational intelligence personnel
• Transitionvalidatedsolutions into operational use with complete technical documentation
• Provide Tier 2 technical support for AI tools and platformsoperatingon SIPRNet and AFSCI networks
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues requiring classified environment access
• Coordinate with platform vendors on behalf of classified users
• Resolve escalated support requests from ISR Wings and HQ staff
• Maintain on-site presence at JBLE during normal duty hours as part of theminimumtwo-cleared-personnel requirement
• Enable seamless coverage for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing support without operational gaps
• Coordinate with the second Senior AI/Data SME to ensure continuous classified environment availability

Working Conditions:

Location and Environment:

Primary

Work Location:

Classified Facilities:

• Regular work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and secure spaces

Workspace:

• Government-provided office space in secure facility; access to NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and collaboration tools

Classified Work:

• Regular access to classified environments (SIPRNet, AFSCI) required for coordination and stakeholder engagement

Travel Requirements:

• Frequency:Noneat this time; however subject to change

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation
• Visual acuity for detailed technical work and data analysis
• Manual dexterity for typing, coding, and operating computer equipment

Schedule and Availability:

• Core
  
  Hours:
  
  EST, Monday-Friday), with occasional extended hours to meet mission deadlines or support operational events

Flexibility:

• Occasional early morning or evening meetings to accommodate wing schedules across time zones

Surge Periods:

• Increased hours during major milestones, events, or exercises (with advance notice)

On-Call:

• Notrequired, but responsiveness to urgent issues expected (email/phone within 4 hours during duty hours)

Telework:

• No telework eligibility for unclassified administrative tasks; all classified work must be performed on-site in approved facilities

Security Environment:

• Work with classified information up to Top Secret/SCI level
• Compliance with OPSEC, CUI handling, and classification protocols
• Subject to security inspections, audits, and continuous evaluation
• Adherence to base access, badge, and facility security requirements

Minimum Qualifications, Certifications, and Platform Credentials:

Required Qualifications:

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and in-scope at contract start date
• No interim clearances accepted
• Must be eligible for AFSCI access

Experience:

• 5+ yearsof hands-on experience with classified AI and data integration across
  
  NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments
• Direct operational experience working within SIPRNet and AFSCI networks (not just policy knowledge)
  Proven track recorddeveloping or deploying AI/ML solutions in DoD…