Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead

Amentum; Hanover (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

ESPP

Tax-saving options

Disability/Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an AI-focused professional to help define and implement AI-powered workflows within a federal contractor context. You will translate business needs into AI-enabled solutions, evaluate AI outputs, and drive adoption across teams.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with generative AI tools, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with a commitment to safety, governance, and ethics in AI.

Qualifications

• Understanding of generative AI concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automate tasks, or enhance decision-making.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, data privacy, security, and ethical use.

Responsibilities

• Curious and innovative, comfortable trying new AI solutions and learning from failures.

Skills

Prompt writing

AI tooling

Problem solving

Communication

Training others

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

ChatGPT

Gemini

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Imagine being at the forefront of one of the biggest workplace revolutions in history. We're seeking ambitious, innovative professionals who are excited to put AI into action, transforming ideas into solutions, streamlining complex work, and creating measurable business value. If you're energized by learning new technologies, challenging the status quo, and helping others embrace smarter ways of working, you'll find endless opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference here. Join us and help define what the AI-powered workplace looks like tomorrow.

Work Schedule: 8 hours a day/ 5 days a week

Essential Responsibilities: Individual must be curious, innovative, comfortable trying new solutions and “failing fast”

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Work environment is standard office environment

Minimum Knowledge

• Understanding of generative AI concepts, capabilities, and limitations.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of current business processes and how technology can improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Basic understanding of responsible AI principles, including data privacy, security, and ethical use.
• Awareness of change management fundamentals and technology adoption practices.

Minimum Skills

• Ability to identify business processes that can benefit from AI-enabled improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, automate tasks, or enhance decision-making.
• Ability to write effective prompts and refine AI-generated outputs.
• Strong communication skills to explain AI concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to train, coach, or influence others in adopting new technologies.
• Data analysis and information synthesis skills.

Minimum Abilities

• Ability to translate business challenges into AI-enabled solutions.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly as AI technologies evolve.
• Ability to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, quality, and business relevance.
• Ability to lead organizational change and encourage adoption of new ways of working.
• Ability to collaborate across functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to balance innovation with risk management and governance requirements.

Security Clearance Required

• Must possess a TS/SCI w POLY

Minimum Education

• Bachelors Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

• 5 years

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This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details

$150,000 - $200,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/22/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.