Senior AI Test & Evaluation Specialist (DHS)

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Testing and Evaluation AI Subject Matter Expert to provide hybrid support for DHS customers in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on integrating AI T&E into DHS acquisition programs, developing robust evaluation methods, and mentoring leadership on AI testing strategies. The candidate will review TEMPs, test plans, and reports, while contributing to DHS standards for embedded AI technologies and ensuring rigorous, explainable assessments in line with

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree or equivalent credits/certifications.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Experience integrating AI T&E activities across multiple domains (aviation, cybersecurity, IT, autonomous systems).

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on revisions of program T&E documents and provide the Government advice.
• Support multiple DHS acquisition programs, especially in capabilities involving AI.
• Provide AI T&E expertise to ensure DHS programs have executable T&E approaches addressing AI performance, safety, robustness, security, explainability, and risks.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Deputy Directors on AI T&E and the development of DHS standards.
• Provide, as directed, focused training on AI T&E.
• Research Government and industry sources and analyze results for AI evaluation standards, tools, metrics, plans, and procedures.

Skills

Advanced degree

10+ years experience

Active clearance

AI T&E expertise

Education

Advanced degree or equivalent

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. seeks a Testing and Evaluation AI Subject Matter Expert to provide hybrid support for DHS customers in Washington, DC.

The role focuses on integrating AI T&E into DHS acquisition programs, developing robust evaluation methods, and mentoring leadership on AI testing strategies. The candidate will review TEMPs, test plans, and reports, while contributing to DHS standards for embedded AI technologies and ensuring rigorous, explainable assessments in line with