Data & AI Champion

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense is seeking a Data & AI Champion to support the CAIO/CDO for an ODNI-focused program in Bethesda, MD. The role emphasizes task management, workforce upskilling, and advancing AI and data practices within government customers.

The ideal candidate holds TS/SCI with poly, a relevant degree and extensive experience, and excels in coordinating teams, delivering high-quality work, and communicating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly is Required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong task management and organizational skills.
• Familiar with AI and Data concepts and LLMs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing and coordinating team tasking, ensuring work products are high-quality and presentation-ready for government stakeholders.
• Track progress, prioritize tasks, and meet CAIO/CDO objectives.
• Support and champion the design and implementation of plans to upskill the customer workforce on AI and Data capabilities.
• Research and recommend training resources, learning opportunities, and strategies for technical skill enhancement.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies to facilitate workforce adoption of AI tools and Data practices.
• Collaborate with government customers and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables align with customer mission needs.
• Prepare briefings, updates, and documentation for customer leadership.

Skills

Task management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

AI concepts familiarity

Data concepts familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Government/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Position - Data & AI Champion

Work Location - Bethesda, MD

Security Clearance - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation’s toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don’t look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Data & AI Champion-

Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Program Support Team Member to support the Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer (CAIO/CDO) of one of our Intelligence customers. This position focuses on task management, workforce upskilling, and promoting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data best practices within the ODNI.

The ideal candidate should exhibit strong leadership qualities, take initiative, and demonstrate the ability to guide efforts and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. A strong candidate will have a solid familiarity with AI and Data concepts and a willingness to cultivate technical expertise on the job.

Primary Responsibilities

Task and Deliverable Management

• Assist with managing and coordinating team tasking, ensuring that work products are high-quality, accurate, and presentation-ready for government stakeholders.
• Track progress, prioritize tasks, and contribute to meeting deadlines aligned with CAIO/CDO objectives.

Workforce Upskilling and Development

• Support and champion the design and implementation of plans to upskill the customer workforce on Artificial Intelligence and Data-related capabilities.
• Research and recommend training resources, learning opportunities, and strategies for technical skill enhancement.

Workforce Adoption of AI and Data Practices

• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies to facilitate workforce adoption of AI tools, technologies, and Data best practices.
• Work collaboratively to promote workforce engagement and successful integration of AI and Data practices into customer operations.

Collaboration and Team Engagement

• Serve as a reliable and supportive teammate, offering guidance and ensuring alignment of efforts with broader mission objectives.
• Exhibit strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to foster effective communication and teamwork.

Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with government customers and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables and initiatives align with customer mission needs.
• Assist in preparing briefings, updates, and documentation as required by customer leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Poly is Required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Associate’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong task management and organizational skills, including attention to detail and delivering high-quality work.
• Familiarity with AI and Data concepts (deeper expertise can be developed on the job but must be familiar with various LLMs and their strengths and capabilities as well as a strong grasp of data analytics).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to team success.
• Proven ability to take initiative, demonstrate leadership qualities, and provide informal guidance within a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a government or Intelligence Community (IC) setting.
• Familiarity with organizational change management and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Ability to learn new technical concepts, such as AI tools and data frameworks, as part of on-the-job development.
• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or related disciplines are a plus.
• Experience working with senior government personnel.