AI/ML SME

Halvik; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life/STD/LTD insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Performance incentives

401(k) with company match

FSAs

Tuition assistance

Charitable matching

Job summary

Halvik Corp is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert to drive AI/ML implementations that bridge technology with mission outcomes, governance, security, and development lifecycles. You will shape AI governance within a large enterprise while collaborating with AI experts, security engineers, and technology specialists.

You will lead projects from concept through delivery, define requirements for AI/ML and data systems, and produce documentation that meets government review standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (equiv. experience considered).
• 10+ years of professional experience; may substitute with MA/MS and 8+ years or 14 years total.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and RMF.
• CISSP/CCSP/CISM or GIAC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute AI/ML strategies and set standards for excellence.
• Lead high-impact AI/ML projects from conception to completion.
• Define and evaluate AI/ML and data system requirements for feasibility and alignment with organizational needs.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to enforce data/AI standards across the enterprise.
• Create AI/ML documentation meeting government review standards.
• Serve as go-to expert and mentor team members.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Enterprise OS

Generative AI models

Agile/Scrum

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AI/ML software tools

Job description

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an emerging technology program focused on bridging technical Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities with strategic mission outcomes, governance, security, and advanced development. This role supports the assessment and integration of software technologies and solutions geared toward ensuring comprehensive data security to proactively protect sensitive information processed through cloud-native applications and workloads throughout their development and operational lifecycle. The Senior SME will work closely with Halvik's delivery team, the customer, and stakeholders to help shape the governance of AI within a large enterprise, working alongside AI experts, security engineers, and technology specialists to drive transformative implementations and ensure technology solutions assessed and adopted protect sensitive agency and stakeholder information while enabling the agency's technology adoption goals (e.g., AI/ML).

Core Responsibilities

• Support the crafting and execution of innovative AI/ML strategies to guide technology solutions and set standards for excellence.
• Lead high-impact AI/ML projects from conception to completion, ensuring seamless project planning and successful execution.
• Define and evaluate AI, ML, data system, and software requirements for technical feasibility, functional adequacy, and alignment with organizational needs and goals.
• Collaborate with project team, and government stakeholders, to solve critical business and operational challenges and establish, enforce, and maintain data and AI/ML standards across the enterprise.
• Create comprehensive AI/ML documentation that meets government review and approval standards.
• Serve as the go-to expert for AI/ML-related inquiries, providing guidance and mentorship to other team members.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally within a Federal environment. (Can substitute experience with education: MA/MS degree or higher and 8 years of experience OR 14 years of experience.)Technical Proficiency: Strong technical aptitude, and proficiency with enterprise operating systems, cloud stacks (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI/ML software tools and technologies. Proven experience with generative AI models and techniques.
• Compliance: Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Certifications: While not mandatory, possession will have more weight in consideration (e.g., CISSP, as well as CCSP, CISM, or a relevant GIAC certification strongly preferred).

Preferred Expertise

• Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and enterprise IT service management practices.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical content into terms suitable for executive and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Privacy Policy – Halvik Corp

Halvik Offers a Competitive Full Benefits Package Including

• Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Contribution matching

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.