Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME)

IntelliGenesis LLC®; Maryland; On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Job summary

IntelliGenesis LLC® seeks an experienced Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert to connect AI innovation and workforce transformation. The role involves working with AI engineers and instructional designers to create impactful training programs for national security applications.

With a focus on AI technologies like generative models and machine learning, the expert will develop training initiatives and support AI demonstrations that empower government organizations to adopt cutting-edge solutions.

Compensation range is $185,000 - $215,000. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 10+ years of technical experience in AI, machine learning, or data science.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal AI technical advisor for education and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with researchers to identify and translate AI technologies.
• Guide curriculum development focused on real-world AI applications.

Skills

AI technologies application

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI Governance

Technical Concept Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or related

Job description

Help Shape the Future of AI for National Security

At IntelliGenesis, we don't just teach AI - we develop it. Through our IG Labs innovation division, we research, prototype, and operationalize emerging artificial intelligence capabilities for some of the nation's most challenging mission environments. From agentic AI and large language models to cyber defense, autonomous systems, and mission-focused AI applications, our teams are helping government organizations accelerate the adoption of trusted AI.

We are seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) to serve as a bridge between cutting‑edge AI innovation and workforce transformation. This individual will work closely with IG Labs researchers, AI engineers, mission experts, and instructional designers to ensure that emerging AI capabilities are translated into meaningful learning experiences, workforce development initiatives, and operationally relevant training programs. This is an opportunity to influence not only how AI is developed, but how it is understood, adopted, and employed across the national security community.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the principal AI technical advisor supporting AI education, workforce development, and mission‑focused training initiatives
• Collaborate with IG Labs researchers and engineers to identify emerging AI technologies and translate them into workforce development opportunities
• Help define the skills, competencies, and certification standards required for an AI‑ready workforce
• Guide the development of curriculum, labs, simulations, and practical exercises focused on real‑world AI applications
• Provide technical leadership across topics including:
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Agentic AI
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Data Science
• AI Governance and Responsible AI
• MLOps and AI Operations
• Cybersecurity and AI
• Ensure training content remains aligned with current industry advancements, government AI strategies, and operational mission requirements
• Develop mission‑relevant use cases demonstrating how AI can be applied to solve real‑world challenges
• Support AI demonstrations, workshops, technical exchanges, and customer engagements
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations regarding future workforce development and training priorities
• Contribute thought leadership supporting IntelliGenesis' AI strategy, innovation initiatives, and workforce transformation efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of technical experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, advanced analytics, or related technical fields
• Demonstrated experience applying AI technologies to operational, mission, research, or business challenges
• Experience with large language models, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, AI orchestration frameworks, or autonomous systems
• Familiarity with Responsible AI, AI governance, and emerging federal AI policies
• Strong understanding of modern AI methodologies, architectures, and workflows
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government organizations
• Experience developing technical training, certifications, workshops, or workforce development programs
• Published research, conference presentations, patents, or demonstrated contributions to AI innovation initiatives

Why IntelliGenesis

At IntelliGenesis, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside AI researchers, engineers, mission operators, and innovators who are actively developing next‑generation AI capabilities through IG Labs, our dedicated research and innovation division.

You will help bridge the gap between AI innovation and mission adoption by influencing how AI is developed, understood, and operationalized across the national security community.

Whether contributing to AI prototypes, exploring emerging technologies, supporting workforce transformation initiatives, or helping shape future AI certification programs, you'll play a direct role in preparing government organizations for an AI‑enabled future.

Compensation Range

$185,000 - $215,000

Compensation Information

Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract‑specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well‑being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IntelliGenesis is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and as such, does not tolerate discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of its employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law in any employment practice. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, selection, disciplinary action layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection of training.

IntelliGenesis is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Company’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, when such accommodations are necessary, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.