Artificial Intelligence​/Data SME

Essential Job Functions

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. The position is not remote and requires daily presence on Joint Base Langley-Eustis as part of a two‑person cleared team. The role involves maintaining continuous classified operations support for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing mission sets while developing and deploying AI/RPA solutions that directly impact intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.

Competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package are offered, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

• 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.

• 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.
• Transition validated solutions into operational use with complete technical documentation.

• Provide Tier 2 technical support for AI tools and platforms operating on 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 the minimum two‑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.

Primary

Work Location:

Joint Base Langley‑Eustis (JBLE), Virginia.

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

Government‑provided office space in a secure facility; access to NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and collaboration tools.

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

None at this time; subject to change.

• 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.

• Core
  
  Hours:
  
  0800‑1700 EST, Monday‑Friday, with occasional extended hours to meet mission deadlines or support operational events.
• Occasional early morning or evening meetings to accommodate wing schedules across time zones.
• Increased hours during major milestones, events, or exercises (with advance notice).
• Not required to be on‑call, but responsiveness to urgent issues expected (email/phone within 4 hours during duty hours).

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

• 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.

• Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and in‑scope at…