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Cobec, Inc. · 3 months ago

AI Capability Lead

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Cobec, Inc. is a company focused on delivering innovative services to government clients. They are seeking an AI Capability Lead to enhance AI literacy and implement AI-driven initiatives for both government and commercial clients, while also building internal AI capabilities.

ConsultingManagement ConsultingMarketing

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with government and commercial clients to scope and deliver AI-enabled solutions

Translate complex AI concepts into clear, actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders

Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies, and business case analyses for AI adoption

Provide hands-on support for AI model development, integration, or optimization within client projects

Participate in software development efforts, including full stack development and integration of AI features into enterprise applications

Develop and deliver training sessions, briefings, and workshops to enhance AI literacy for clients and internal teams

Create reusable frameworks, playbooks, and templates for AI adoption in consulting engagements

Partner with Cobec leadership to align AI initiatives with business strategy and client missions

Design and integrate AI/ML models into enterprise or mission-critical applications

Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and analysts to implement AI features

Support AI data pipeline creation, data preprocessing, and model evaluation

Partner with client and Cobec leadership to design AI adoption strategies and multi-year roadmaps that align with mission objectives, funding cycles, and policy requirements, while identifying opportunities across the consulting portfolio

Lead change management efforts to ensure successful AI adoption, embedding ethical guidelines, governance frameworks, and performance measures to track impact and ensure responsible, value-driven implementation

Ensure AI solutions adhere to principles of fairness, transparency, and regulatory compliance

Identify opportunities to embed AI across Cobec’s consulting and staff augmentation portfolios

Establish metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness and ROI of AI initiatives

Support creation of partnerships with AI vendors, research institutions, and industry consortiums to advance Cobec’s capabilities

Monitor emerging AI trends, tools, and regulations, and assess their impact on client operations

Contribute to proposals and business development activities for AI-related opportunities

Act as an internal champion for AI adoption across Cobec’s service lines

Qualification

AI/ML model developmentPythonAI/ML frameworksCloud platformsSoftware Configuration ManagementRelational databasesSolutions-oriented mindsetStrategic discussionsHands-on technical workCommunication skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check

3-8 years of professional experience

At least 4 years in AI/ML model development, integration, or applied AI projects

Experience supporting or delivering consulting, client-facing, or project-based work

Experience with relational databases and at least one programming language (Python preferred)

Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Ability to translate complex AI concepts into actionable strategies for non-technical stakeholders

Experience facilitating workshops, briefings, or training sessions to improve AI literacy

Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on in AI project delivery

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Solutions-oriented mindset with a focus on measurable impact

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Comfortable in both strategic discussions and hands-on technical work

Commitment to Cobec's values: Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, Diversity, Commitment, and Respect

Intermediate proficiency in Software Configuration Management techniques and tools (GIT, Bitbucket, etc...)