Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME)

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
185K-215K Annually
Expert/Leader
Big Data • Information Technology • Security • Software • Analytics
The Role
Serve as principal AI technical advisor to translate emerging AI capabilities into workforce development and mission-focused training. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to define skills, build curriculum, create labs and use cases, support demonstrations and workshops, evaluate technologies, and guide AI governance, MLOps, LLMs, agentic AI, and cybersecurity integration for national security missions.
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Citizenship Requirement: Must be U.S. Citizen
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
*This role offers a hybrid work model, with both in-office and remote work.*
Help Shape the Future of AI for National Security
At IntelliGenesis, we don't just teach AI - we develop it

 
Through our IG Labs innovation division, we research, prototype, and operationalize emerging artificial intelligence capabilities for some of the nation's most challenging mission environments. From agentic AI and large language models to cyber defense, autonomous systems, and mission-focused AI applications, our teams are helping government organizations accelerate the adoption of trusted AI.
 
We are seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) to serve as a bridge between cutting-edge AI innovation and workforce transformation. This individual will work closely with IG Labs researchers, AI engineers, mission experts, and instructional designers to ensure that emerging AI capabilities are translated into meaningful learning experiences, workforce development initiatives, and operationally relevant training programs.
 
This is an opportunity to influence not only how AI is developed, but how it is understood, adopted, and employed across the national security community.
 
What You'll Do
  • Serve as the principal AI technical advisor supporting AI education, workforce development, and mission-focused training initiatives.
  • Collaborate with IG Labs researchers and engineers to identify emerging AI technologies and translate them into workforce development opportunities.
  • Help define the skills, competencies, and certification standards required for an AI-ready workforce.
  • Guide the development of curriculum, labs, simulations, and practical exercises focused on real-world AI applications.
  • Provide technical leadership across topics including:
     
    • Generative AI
    • Large Language Models (LLMs)
    • Agentic AI
    • Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning
    • Data Science
    • AI Governance and Responsible AI
    • MLOps and AI Operations
    • Cybersecurity and AI
       
  • Ensure training content remains aligned with current industry advancements, government AI strategies, and operational mission requirements.
  • Develop mission-relevant use cases demonstrating how AI can be applied to solve real-world challenges.
  • Support AI demonstrations, workshops, technical exchanges, and customer engagements.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding future workforce development and training priorities.
  • Contribute thought leadership supporting IntelliGenesis' AI strategy, innovation initiatives, and workforce transformation efforts.
     
Required Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of technical experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, advanced analytics, and/or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI technologies to operational, mission, research, or business challenges.
  • Experience with large language models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, AI orchestration frameworks, or autonomous systems.
  • Familiarity with Responsible AI, AI governance, and emerging federal AI policies.
  • Strong understanding of modern AI methodologies, architectures, and workflows.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Deep understanding of Python software development, including analysis of existing codebases and proficiency at writing Python tools.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and system designFamiliarity with applied machine learning domains (e.g., natural language processing, computer vision, autonomy, audio analysis).
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and domains.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline.
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government organizations.
  • Experience developing technical training, certifications, workshops, or workforce development programs.
  • Experience with containerization and virtualization architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and balance architecture drivers, tradeoffs, extensibility, and long-term maintainability.
  • Published research, conference presentations, patents, or demonstrated contributions to AI innovation initiatives.

Why IntelliGenesis?
At IntelliGenesis, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside AI researchers, engineers, mission operators, and innovators who are actively developing next-generation AI capabilities through IG Labs, our dedicated research and innovation division.

 
You'll help bridge the gap between AI innovation and mission adoption by influencing how AI is developed, understood, and operationalized across the national security community.
 
Whether contributing to AI prototypes, exploring emerging technologies, supporting workforce transformation initiatives, or helping shape future AI certification programs, you'll play a direct role in preparing government organizations for an AI-enabled future.
 
Join us in building the technologies - and the workforce that will define the next generation of mission success!
Compensation Range: $185,000 -  $215,000

Skills Required

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, advanced analytics, or related technical fields
  • Demonstrated experience applying AI technologies to operational, mission, research, or business challenges
  • Strong understanding of modern AI methodologies, architectures, and workflows
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Master's degree or PhD in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government organizations
  • Experience with large language models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, AI orchestration frameworks, or autonomous systems
  • Experience developing technical training, certifications, workshops, or workforce development programs
  • Published research, conference presentations, patents, or demonstrated contributions to AI innovation initiatives
  • Familiarity with Responsible AI, AI governance, and emerging federal AI policies
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
88 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Our Mission: Our Mission is to enrich our customers’ missions by applying our multi-disciplined analysts, mission-focused software developers, and machine learning data scientists to solve and support our customers’ most difficult challenges. Our dedication to our employees reinforces our commitment to the customers’ mission success and National Security. Our ability to effectively collaborate and innovate, reinforces our partnership with the customer. Our Core Competencies: We provide technical expertise to meet customer mission challenges in: * Offensive and Defensive Cyber Services * Data Science and Decision-Making Analytics * National Security Cyber Training * Intelligence Analysis * Intelligence Solutions Engineering Our Employees: Our personnel are cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs) who understand the development process and serve as liaisons between developers and the operational community to enrich technologies with in-depth domain understanding and innovative perspectives. Our program managers are PMI® certified who possess strong technical and mission backgrounds. We are the Small Business Employer of Choice! Check out our awards: Best Places To Work Winner! 2012 - 2019 – Baltimore Sun Top Work Places 2018 - Inc Magazine - Top Work Place 2016 - 2018 - Washington Post Top Work Places 2016 - ABA – Silver Stevie Winner – Veteran-Owned Business of the Year 2011 - 2015 – Baltimore Business Journal - Best Places to Work 2014 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Small Business of the Year 2013 - Washingtonian Magazine 50 Greatest Places to Work 2012 - Chesapeake Regional Tech Council - Best Places to Work

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