AI Subject Matter Expert

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

Job summary

Analytica LLC is seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Artificial Intelligence Ethics Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the ethical implementation and governance of AI platforms. This role offers strategic guidance ensuring fairness and accountability in AI systems, especially within federal environments.

The SME will drive Responsible AI initiatives, conduct ethical assessments, collaborate with stakeholders, and support policy frameworks aligned with Department of Defense ethics.

Qualifications

• Security clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8 years of related IT experience, with 5 in artificial intelligence technology.
• Experience in conducting RAI gap analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on ethical AI platform adoption.
• Facilitate Responsible AI Tabletop Exercises.
• Develop and scope project recommendations for RAI.

Skills

AI ethics expertise

Cybersecurity knowledge

Policy development

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Applied Ethics or related field

Tools

Responsible AI Tabletop Exercises

AI Risk Management Framework

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
• NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)
• OECD AI Principles
• Experience collaborating with high-level ethics councils or AI working groups.

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.