Technical SETA SME - Artificial Intelligence

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda, MD seeks a Technical SETA with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to support the lifecycle of aDoD-sponsored research program and serve as the AI SME. You will attend meetings, workshops, and testing events, shaping AI governance and data pipelines across complex environments.

You will have 8+ years of experience, a degree in physics/math/CS or engineering, and familiarity with AI/ML, data architectures, and mission assurance. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI with polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields
• 8+ years of work experience including, but not limited to
• Knowledge of AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, LLMs)
• Understanding of data architectures and pipelines for large-scale analytics/intelligence production
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
• Experience with R&D of spatiotemporal data, architectures, modeling and/or machine learning algorithms
• Systems engineering and integration experience in complex, data-intensive environments
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle of research program from development to transition
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in Artificial Intelligence

Skills

AI/ML knowledge

Data pipelines

Strong writing

PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, CS or engineering

Master's degree in physics, mathematics, CS or engineering

PhD in physics, mathematics, CS or engineering

Job description

Job Family :

Data Science & Analysis (ESA)

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do :

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert.

In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software).
• EIGHT (8) or more years of work experience including, but not be limited to
• Knowledge of AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, LLMs).
• Understanding of data architectures and pipelines for large‑scale analytics/intelligence production.
• Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
• Experience with R&D of spatiotemporal data, architectures, modeling and/or machine learning algorithms
• Systems engineering and integration experience in complex, data‑intensive environments.
• Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Master's degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with SIX (6) or more years of work experience
• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transition
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team
• Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
• Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, and understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources
• Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy but non-expert audiences
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills; detail oriented

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer :

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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