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ECS · 12 hours ago

AI SME

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, and they are seeking an AI SME to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative. The AI SME will lead the design, development, and implementation of AI solutions to enhance operational cybersecurity workflows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureComplianceConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMachine LearningSecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assess current processes, workflows, tools, and knowledge management practices and identify system agnostic AI use cases

Lead the strategic planning, requirements definition, and delivery of AI solutions that align with customer objectives

Elicit, document, and validate functional and technical requirements, including AI model integration, data flows, performance metrics, and integration with existing systems and knowledge platforms

Streamline business processes through automation, analytics, and AI-driven capabilities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

Develop human-in-the-loop or agent-assisted AI workflows that retrieve, enrich, and contextualize information while preserving analyst decision authority

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

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for model retraining, rollback, and root-cause analysis

Manage AI model lifecycle activities including versioning, deployment, monitoring, validation, retraining, and sustainment in regulated environments

Document incident response procedures for AI model failures and anomalies

Manage implemented solutions to ensure high availability, scalability, and compliance with federal compliance, security, and accessibility standards

Define and track performance measures for AI solutions tied to mission and operational outcomes (e.g., reduced response time, improved prioritization, consistency, analyst workload reduction), and conduct leadership briefs to demonstrate value and ROI

Identify gaps, risks, or dependencies and elevate them as appropriate

Lead the establishment of governance, training, and documentation of AI solutions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to consolidate and align related workstreams

Summarize key information and produce briefing materials as an individual contributor

Qualification

AI/ML solutionsCloud platformsData analyticsAI/ML frameworksStakeholder engagementPerformance monitoringConsulting experienceData visualizationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingCollaboration

Required

US citizenship with an ability to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability (EOD)

Bachelor's degree with 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or related field, specifically in translating high-level strategy into tangible, actionable products

5-7+ years of experience applying AI/ML solutions, data analytics, or intelligent automation in a federal or enterprise environment

Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools

Experience with cloud platforms typical to the federal environment (e.g., Azure, AWS, GovCloud)

Strong background in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with a track record of successfully collaborating with diverse resources

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical

Ability to think critically and develop short- and long-term AI strategies

Experience with data analysis and performance monitoring to track program effectiveness

Preferred

DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance

Active TS security clearance and SCI eligible

Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and/or TensorFlow/PyTorch

Applied knowledge of Federal security compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST SP 800-53, FEDRAMP)

Experience implementing or managing enterprise knowledge management frameworks, document repositories, or collaborations tools (e.g. SharePoint, MS Teams, ServiceNow, PowerApps)

Familiarity with the operations and mission of CISA, JCDC, or other federal cybersecurity organizations

Experience in a consulting or advisory role, providing guidance and recommendations to external organizations

Experience with data visualization and storytelling to present performance metrics and key insights

Company

ECS

Glassdoor3.6

ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.

Founded in 2001

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees