AI Subject Matter Expert

Analytica; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Washington, D.C. to lead ethical AI implementation across the enterprise. The SME will guide stakeholders to align AI technologies with Department of Defense values, conduct ethical assessments, and develop responsible AI strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in AI ethics and policy compliance. This role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and offers a strategic leadership opportunity in shaping AI governance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 8 years of related IT experience.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, human factors, ethics, and policy as applied to AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on ethical AI platform adoption.
• Design and analyze RAI Tabletop Exercises to assess organizational readiness.
• Conduct RAI gap analyses and develop recommendations.

Skills

Ethical AI assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

AI policy formulation

Gap analysis

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Ethics or related field

Master’s Degree in Applied Ethics or related field

Job description

Analytica is seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Artificial Intelligence Ethics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead and advise on the ethical implementation, integration, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms across the enterprise. This position provides expert‑level technical leadership and strategic guidance on the selection and use of AI platforms, ensuring that AI systems adhere to principles of fairness, accountability, transparency, and trustworthiness, particularly in federal and defense environments.

The AI Ethics SME will play a pivotal role in shaping Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) strategy, delivering ethical assessments, and guiding key stakeholders in aligning AI technologies with Department of Defense (DoD) values and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on the ethical adoption and use of AI platforms, including advising on which platforms should be used and how, based on their ethical and operational suitability.
• Design, facilitate, and analyze Responsible AI (RAI) Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) to assess organizational readiness, highlight ethical risks, and inform decision-making.
• Conduct RAI gap analyses to identify ethical deficiencies or capability limitations in current DoD AI systems; develop and scope Courses of Action (COAs) and project recommendations to close these gaps.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, human factors, legal, and policy stakeholders to ensure AI systems meet cross‑disciplinary ethical standards.
• Provide strategic support for the development of RAI principles, implementation roadmaps, policy frameworks, and related governance structures.
• Stay abreast of advancements in AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, and federal RAI guidelines and advise senior leadership on their implications.
• Support the integration of ethical risk management, algorithmic transparency, and bias mitigation strategies in system development and deployment.
• Contribute to cross‑agency ethics initiatives, including DoD AI policy formation, working groups, and ethics governance councils.

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Applied Ethics, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Data Ethics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related IT experience, including 5 years specifically in artificial intelligence technology, applications, or policy.
• Minimum 2 years of disciplinary expertise across cybersecurity, human factors, ethics, and policy as applied to AI systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience designing and conducting Responsible AI Tabletop Exercises.
• Minimum 2 years of experience conducting RAI gap analyses for the DoD, and scoping Courses of Action (COAs) and projects to address RAI capability and process needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Applied Ethics, Artificial Intelligence Ethics, Data Ethics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in federal or defense AI ethics policy formulation, especially within the Department of Defense.
• Familiarity with major frameworks and guidance, including:
• DoD Responsible AI Strategy and Implementation Pathway
• Experience collaborating with high‑level ethics councils or AI working groups.

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.