Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

IntelliGenesis LLC seeks an Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert to bridge AI innovation and workforce transformation for national security.

You will advise on AI education, develop curricula, and guide curriculum labs and exercises across generative AI, LLMs, ML/DL, data science, and governance. This role requires TS/SCI clearance, a U.S. citizenship, and a Bachelor’s in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of technical experience in AI, ML, data science, analytics or related field.
• Experience applying AI to operational, mission, research, or business challenges.
• Experience with LLMs, RAG, agentic AI architectures, or autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with Responsible AI, AI governance and federal AI policies.
• Strong understanding of modern AI methodologies and workflows.
• Deep Python development skills and ability to analyze codebases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal AI technical advisor for AI education, workforce development and training.
• Collaborate with IG Labs to identify emerging AI technologies for workforce opportunities.
• Define skills, competencies, and certification standards for an AI-ready workforce.
• Guide curriculum, labs, simulations, and practical exercises for real-world AI.
• Provide leadership across generative AI, LLMs, agentic AI, ML, DL and data science.
• Ensure content aligns with government AI strategies and mission requirements.
• Develop use cases demonstrating AI applications to real challenges.
• Support AI demonstrations, workshops and customer engagements.

Skills

AI Expertise

Python programming

LLMs

Agentic AI

Machine Learning

Data Science

MLOps

AI Governance

Cybersecurity & AI

Communication to technical and non-tek

Education

Bachelors in CS/AI/Data Science/Engineering/Math

Master's or PhD in AI/CS/Data Science/Engineering

Tools

Containerization

Virtualization

Job description

« Back to Jobs IntelliGenesis Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) IntelliCademy - Annapolis Junction, MD - Full Time Citizenship Requirement: Must be U.S. Citizen

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI clearance with polygraph *This role offers a hybrid work model, with both in-office and remote work.* 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, and/or related discipline.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of Python software development, including analysis of existing codebases and proficiency at writing Python tools.
• Understanding of software engineering principles and system designFamiliarity with applied machine learning domains (e.g., natural language processing, computer vision, autonomy, audio analysis).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and domains.
• Desired Qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government organizations.
• Experience developing technical training, certifications, workshops, or workforce development programs.
• Experience with containerization and virtualization architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and balance architecture drivers, tradeoffs, extensibility, and long-term maintainability.
• 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’ll 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.

Join us in building the technologies - and the workforce that will define the next generation of mission success! Compensation Range: $185,000 - $215,000

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.