AI Adoption Specialist Job Hampton area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

Koniag IT Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AI Adoption Specialist with TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The AI Adoption Specialist provides embedded, hands-on support to accelerate the integration and operational use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and AI-adjacent tools across Air Combat Command (ACC) HQ A3 staff located at JBLE, and virtually to ACC Directorates, and Branches as directed. This is a practitioner-first role: the incumbent works alongside mission personnel, learn their workflows, identifies practical AI/RPA opportunities, and builds user proficiency through applied instruction and collaborative solution development.

Deep subject-matter expertise is not required; practical, applied proficiency and the ability to foster cultural adoption are essential.

The AI Adoption Specialist serves as a trusted advisor and enabler, ensuring AI and RPA tools are effectively identified, prototyped, integrated, and sustained within daily operations. The role emphasizes user engagement, and mission-driven technical support across the ACC in both classified and unclassified environments.

Essential Job Functions:

Core Tasks:

Assist in the development of long-term strategic plans for AI/RPA integration across ACC directorate and wings.
Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility
Collect and synthesize data to inform AI/RPA adoption strategies and measure mission impact.
Coordinate AI/RPA integration activities across multiple functional areas and units.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support AI/RPA integration.
Identify AI/RPA opportunities through direct observation of workflows and user engagement.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of AI/RPA tools and provide recommendations for improvement.
Provide applied hands-on training to users on AI/RPA tools in ACC mission-relevant contexts.
Provide technical advisory support on AI/RPA integration, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and classification requirements.
Support the prototyping, testing, and transition of AI/RPA solutions into sustained operations.
Translate technical AI/RPA concepts into ACC mission-relevant guidance for operational users.

Additional Core Tasks:

Assist in the development of training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for AI/RPA tools.
Coordinate with AI/RPA Solutions Architect to conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
Facilitate user-driven innovation challenges (e.g., solution-a-thons, ideation workshops).
Maintain knowledge repositories and update materials based on user feedback and evolving tool capabilities.
Participate in governance bodies, technical exchanges, and working groups related to AI/RPA adoption.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Core Knowledge:

Knowledge of AI, RPA, and machine learning concepts and their operational application in DoD/IC mission contexts.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and records management policies applicable to DoD networks (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, AFSCI).
Knowledge of DoD and Air Force AI ethical principles, data strategies, and governance structures.
Knowledge of IT integration and secure network operations across classified and unclassified environments.
Knowledge of performance measurement, KPIs, and mission outcome evaluation.

Additional Knowledge:

Knowledge of Air Force information security, OPSEC, and CUI handling requirements.
Knowledge of enterprise AI and RPA platforms (e.g., Ask Sage and other DoW derived tools, e.g., Envision).

Core

Skills:

Skill in delivering hands-on, mission-relevant instruction to technical and non-technical users.
Skill in identifying practical AI/RPA use cases through direct observation and user engagement.
Skill in prototyping and testing AI/RPA solutions in operational environments.
Skill in translating complex technical concepts into actionable, user-friendly guidance.
Skill in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

Additional

Skills:

Skill in creating basic knowledge…