AI Standards SME

Analytica is seeking an experienced AI Standards Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the implementation of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and advancement of AI policy and standards across the Federal Government. This role focuses on enabling consistent and efficient adoption of trustworthy AI practices through standards analysis, cross-framework alignment, and technical synthesis.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in AI standards development, governance, and standards coordination (SDOs), with the ability to translate complex standards landscapes into actionable, reusable artifacts. This role emphasizes research, synthesis, and alignment activities across AI risk management, evaluation planning, and broader standards efforts while supporting Government-led decision-making.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as a fastest-growing private U.S. small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid healthcare, training and development funds, and 401k match.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
AI Policy & Standards Development

• Support development and advancement of AI policy and standards across the Federal Government
• Contribute to implementation of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) across its lifecycle
• Enable alignment between policy, standards, and operational AI risk management practic

Standards Analysis & Crosswalk Development

• Analyze the AI standards landscape, including domestic and international frameworks
• Develop crosswalks between:
  • NIST AI RMF
  • AI and non-AI standards frameworks
• Identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for alignment across standards

Standards Development & SDO Engagement Support

• Support standards development, coordination, and analysis activities
• Contribute to work involving Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs) (e.g., ISO, IEEE, NIST-related efforts)
• Synthesize outputs from standards bodies to inform Government approaches

Research, Analysis & Synthesis

• Conduct research on AI governance, risk management, and standards landscapes
• Analyze and synthesize data into structured insights and recommendations
• Present information including:
  • Impacts and tradeoffs
  • Alternative approaches for Government consideration (without decision authority

Documentation & Artifact Development

• Develop reusable deliverables, including:
  • Alignment and crosswalk documents
  • Standards analyses and gap assessments
  • Policy and technical guidance materials
• Draft suggested language, redlines, and alternative options for Government review

Coordination & Integration

• Facilitate coordination across technical, policy, and standards efforts
• Promote reuse, traceability, and consistency across outputs
• Integrate Government-produced inputs into cohesive, high-quality deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s or PhD preferred in AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field)
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including:
  • AI standards development, coordination, or analysis
  • Standards landscape or gap analysis
  • Development of alignment materials (e.g., crosswalks, mappings)
  • Synthesis of standards impacts related to AI risk management or trustworthy AI
• Demonstrated experience engaging with standards organizations (SDOs) at a domestic or international level
• Familiarity with:
  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
  • AI governance and assurance frameworks
• Experience working with:
  • Federal Government clients (NIST preferred but not required)
  • International standards bodies (e.g., ISO, IEEE)
• Strong ability to bridge technical, policy, and standards domains

About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.  Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.