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Sev1Tech LLC · 16 hours ago

AI Requirements Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Sev1Tech LLC is a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. They are seeking an accomplished AI Requirements Engineer to lead the design, development, and operational support of AI-enabled platforms, ensuring secure and user-centric solutions.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, requirements definition, and delivery of AI solutions

Define program vision and roadmap while balancing priorities of multiple stakeholders

Serve as primary liaison between technical teams, leadership, and the customer, translating needs into actionable requirements and managing expectations

Elicit, document, and validate functional and technical requirements, including AI model integration, data flows, and security requirements

Define and maintain a prioritized product backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure timely delivery of features

Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to integrate commercial off-the-shelf solutions, APIs, and automation tools

Lead cross-functional teams through sprint planning, execution, testing, and production deployment

Oversee the design and development of workflows, UI/UX improvements, data integrations, and back-end processes

Ensure quality through UAT coordination, performance monitoring, and iterative improvement cycles

Manage ongoing operations, maintenance, and annual release cycles, ensuring high system availability, security compliance, and scalability

Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including user satisfaction, system performance, and adoption rates, leveraging metrics to drive iterative improvements

Streamline business processes through automation, analytics, and AI capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce administrative overhead

Develop SOPs for retraining, rollback, and root cause analysis

Document incident response procedures for model failures and anomalies when detected

Qualification

AI solutions deliveryStakeholder managementAgile product developmentCloud platformsSDLC managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships at multiple levels, including executive leadership

Expertise in defining and documenting requirements, backlog management, and agile product development

Experience overseeing development teams across all phases of the SDLC, including testing, deployment, and O&M

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) and other COTS integrations, and security/compliance frameworks

Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in user experience, adoption rates, and process efficiency

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and proactive

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (Requirements 1. US Citizenship, 2. Favorable Background Investigation)

Preferred

DHS EOD - 1st priority

Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret or Secret - 2nd choice

DoD Secret or Top Secret + willingness to get EOD clearance - 3rd choice (it can take 45 days to obtain EOD clearance – work can only begin once the clearance is fully adjudicated)