Senior AI​/ML Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer; Part-Time

Senior AI/ML Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer (Part-Time)

Active TS/SCI Required
Location: Chantilly, Va or Springfield, Va

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Engineer to support NGA mission initiatives focused on AI modernization, model assurance, and verification frameworks. This part-time role provides high-level technical advisory support across AI/ML strategy, verification, validation, and explainability efforts in classified GEOINT environments.

This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced engineer who understands both the operational mission and the rigor required for trusted AI systems in national security applications.

• Conduct AI/ML gap analyses assessing impact across intelligence, command and control, targeting, autonomous systems, and training environments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in AI Assurance, Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V), and Explainable AI (XAI).
• Support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Design of Experiments (DoE), trade studies, and engineering assessments
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• Advise Government stakeholders on strategic technical planning, performance engineering, and risk management
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• Develop quantitative and qualitative metrics to ensure confidence and trust in AI models.
• Contribute to AI Assurance frameworks including V&V-as-a-Service and advanced T&E methodologies
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• Evaluate system architectures, cloud capabilities, CI/CD pipelines, and automation workflows.
• Collaborate across NGA, NSG, IC partners, and industry teams to advance enterprise AI strategy.

• Active TS/SCI clearance (required).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, or related STEM field (or equivalent senior-level experience).
• Demonstrated experience in AI model verification, validation, and evaluation (IV&V / T&E).
• Experience supporting AI Assurance and/or Explainable AI (XAI) initiatives.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, R, or Java
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• Experience developing engineering solutions leveraging AI, automation, and augmentation technologies.

• Experience supporting NGA or Intelligence Community programs
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• Familiarity with Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based AI environments
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• SAFe Agile and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience working with structured and unstructured Big Data.