Strategic AI Architect for National Security

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc. seeks an AI Technologist to help stand up and drive the USSS AI Team, delivering end-to-end AI expertise to accelerate solution development while ensuring safe, ethical, and compliant adoption at scale.

The role sits in the AI Program Management Office, shaping the AI strategy, evaluating technologies, and guiding governance to meet mission needs across CIO priorities and enterprise policies.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 15 years' AI/ML experience or equivalent (21 years with no degree)
• Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Experience in AI/ML technologies (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, generative AI, deep learning)
• Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML solutions in enterprise or government environments
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts for executives and field personnel

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 technologies

NLP

Computer vision

Predictive analytics

Generative AI

Deep learning

Enterprise/government deployment

Education

BA/BS + 15 years experience

Job description

CACI International Inc. seeks an AI Technologist to help stand up and drive the USSS AI Team, delivering end-to-end AI expertise to accelerate solution development while ensuring safe, ethical, and compliant adoption at scale.

The role sits in the AI Program Management Office, shaping the AI strategy, evaluating technologies, and guiding governance to meet mission needs across CIO priorities and enterprise policies.