Data & Artificial Intelligence Advisor

Department of the Air Force Headquarters; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The USSTRATCOM Data and Artificial Intelligence Advisor serves as a Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) and principal advisor to the Commander and senior leadership.

The role drives the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and emerging technologies to secure an asymmetric warfighting advantage and advance nuclear force modernization, while strictly enforcing "human-in-the-loop" nuclear command and control.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in AI, ML, data science and autonomous systems.
• Experience aligning initiatives with national AI acceleration efforts.
• Proven ability to overcome institutional blockers using agile methods.
• Experience advising senior leaders in wargaming and crisis scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Advise Commander and senior leadership on AI-enabled strategies.
• Integrate AI/ML tools into NC2 and nuclear force modernization.
• Lead cross-agency coordination to build consensus on AI initiatives.

Skills

AI governance

Strategic alignment

Acquisition & MOSA

Crisis AI counseling

Executive communication

Job description

The USSTRATCOM Data and Artificial Intelligence Advisor serves as a Highly Qualified Expert (HQE) and principal advisor to the Commander and senior leadership. The role drives the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and emerging technologies to secure an asymmetric warfighting advantage and advance nuclear force modernization, while strictly enforcing "human-in-the-loop" nuclear command and control.

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position.

Applicants must demonstrate an extensive background and proven expertise in the following areas:

• Deep Technical Advisory & Governance: Advanced expertise in AI, machine learning, data science, and autonomous systems, with a proven ability to apply these technologies to strategic deterrence and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) while strictly preserving "human-in-the-loop" decision-making.
• Strategic Project & Portfolio Alignment: Proven track record of aligning organizational efforts with the Department of War's AI acceleration strategy, specifically guiding high-impact initiatives (such as Swarm Forge, Agent Network, and Ender's Foundry) to scale capabilities at pace.
• Acquisition & Bureaucratic Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability to overcome complex institutional blockers (including legacy IT constraints, ATO bottlenecks, and contracting impediments) using agile methods and implementing Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) at commercial velocity.
• Operational & Exercise Integration: Extensive experience providing expert AI and data counseling to senior leaders during high-stakes wargames, operational planning events, and crises, ensuring the meaningful incorporation of AI decision-support tools.
• Executive Influence & Consensus Building: Exceptional communication skills to advise Combatant Command leadership, translate highly complex technical concepts into strategic military options, and build consensus across interagency partners, industry, and National Laboratories.