Senior AI Security SME — Federal AI Governance & Risk

Seneca Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced AI Security Specialist/SME to lead the SBA's AI security program. You will develop, implement, and manage AI security policies, risk assessments, and governance artifacts with senior IT leadership and data science teams.

You will oversee AI security across the lifecycle, address AI governance and regulatory requirements, and stay ahead of adversarial AI threats. This role requires strong communication, federal security awareness, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with extensive security and AI experience.
• Expert knowledge of AI/ML security principles and threat vectors.
• Familiarity with NIST AI RMF, EO 13960/14110, and OMB AI guidance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead SBA AI security program development, policies, standards, and risk management.
• Conduct AI security risk assessments across SBA AI systems and initiatives.
• Provide lifecycle security guidance from requirements to operations for AI systems.
• Develop AI governance artifacts: use case inventories, impact assessments, and security plans.
• Monitor AI threat landscape and provide timely risk assessments.

Skills

AI security

Adversarial ML

AI governance

Threat modeling

Policy development

Security program leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity / CS / AI / Data Science

Master's or PhD in related field

CAISS or equivalent AI security certification

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking an experienced AI Security Specialist/SME to lead the SBA's AI security program. You will develop, implement, and manage AI security policies, risk assessments, and governance artifacts with senior IT leadership and data science teams.

You will oversee AI security across the lifecycle, address AI governance and regulatory requirements, and stay ahead of adversarial AI threats. This role requires strong communication, federal security awareness, and the ability to