AI/ML SME

Tetra Tech; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-supported medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Halvik Corp seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to drive AI/ML strategy and governance across a large federal program. You will guide the integration of AI/ML capabilities with security, governance, and development lifecycles, collaborating with government stakeholders and AI specialists to ensure compliant implementations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in AI/ML or security-enabled IT programs within Federal environments, strong cloud experience (AWS/Azure), and RMF/NIST familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Info Security or related field (equiv exp considered).
• 10+ years profesional exp, Federal env preferred (or 8+ years with MA/MS).
• Strong proficiency with enterprise OS, cloud stacks (AWS, Azure) and AI/ML tools.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, RMF; CISSP/CCSP/CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape AI/ML governance and strategy across the enterprise.
• Lead high-impact AI/ML initiatives from concept to delivery.
• Define AI/ML, data system, and software requirements for feasibility and alignment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enforce data and AI/ML standards.

Skills

AI/ML

Cloud computing

Security governance

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

AWS

Azure

Generative AI 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.

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'spay 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.