National Security AI Strategist & Technical Lead

CACI International Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I International Inc seeks an AI Technologist to lead and operationalize the USSS AI Team under the AI-PMO, delivering end-to-end AI expertise and governance for mission-critical programs. The role focuses on strategic roadmaps, proof-of-concept development, and risk-aware deployment across the CIO program while ensuring ethical and compliant AI adoption.

You will collaborate with Cyber, Infrastructure, Mission Delivery, and field operations, shaping standardized playbooks and knowledge

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 15 years' experience in AI/ML technology implementation and strategy.
• Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML technologies (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, generative AI, deep learning).
• Proven hands-on experience developing, deploying, and operationalizing AI/ML solutions in enterprise or government environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as core technical AI expert supporting stand-up and operationalization of the USSS AI Team with end-to-end technical leadership.
• Provide AI subject matter expertise to the AI-PMO for initiative planning, execution, risk assessment, technical evaluation, and portfolio management.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI technologies, platforms, and use cases that advance USSS CIO mission objectives.
• Contribute to AI Strategy & 3-Year Roadmap by assessing emerging technologies, identifying capability gaps, and recommending strategic investments.
• Lead development of AI Use Case Repository and evaluate use cases for technical feasibility, security, ethics, and mission alignment.
• Accelerate AI solution development through proof-of-concept development, prototyping, vendor evaluation, and solution architecture guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Cyber, Infrastructure, Mission Delivery, and field operations to assess opportunities and support responsible AI adoption.
• Develop AI Implementation Playbooks, templates, workflows, and decision frameworks for standardized AI evaluation, piloting, and deployment.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and responsible AI guidance for the Transformation Playbook Library.
• Support AI Governance Charter development including technical governance processes, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI standards.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capability building for OCIO personnel on AI technologies and implementation approaches.
• Monitor AI landscape and provide thought leadership on emerging capabilities, industry trends, and federal AI policy developments.

Skills

AI/ML tech

NLP

Computer vision

Generative AI

Deep learning

Predictive analytics

Education

BA/BS in related field

Job description

CAC I International Inc seeks an AI Technologist to lead and operationalize the USSS AI Team under the AI-PMO, delivering end-to-end AI expertise and governance for mission-critical programs. The role focuses on strategic roadmaps, proof-of-concept development, and risk-aware deployment across the CIO program while ensuring ethical and compliant AI adoption.

You will collaborate with Cyber, Infrastructure, Mission Delivery, and field operations, shaping standardized playbooks and knowledge