Artificial Intelligence /Data SME

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Data Subject Matter Expert with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Langley Air Force Base, VA.   We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.   The Senior AI/Data Subject Matter Expert provides classified AI and data integration support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments. This position is essential to maintaining continuous classified operations support for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing mission sets. Candidates will work on-site at Joint Base Langley-Eustis as part of a two-person cleared team ensuring uninterrupted classified environment coverage while developing and deploying AI/RPA solutions that directly impact intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations.  This is not a remote position. This is not a periodic advisory role. Candidates will be embedded daily with ACC directorates, working in classified spaces, solving real operational challenges with AI and automation technologies.    Essential Job Functions:   Classified Coordination & Advisory: Provide technical advisory services on AI and RPA integration within SIPRNet and AFSCI environments  Coordinate with HQ ACC/A2 leadership on classified AI capability development and deployment strategies  Advise on security compliance, data governance, and technical feasibility for classified AI applications  Participate in classified technical exchanges, working groups, and planning forums  Classified Solution Development: Lead AI and RPA workflow discovery sessions with ISR Wing personnel in classified environments  Design, prototype, and deploy AI/ML solutions addressing intelligence analysis, data fusion, and mission planning workflows  Develop automation solutions using enterprise-approved platforms within classified networks  Conduct iterative user validation cycles with operational intelligence personnel  Transition validated solutions into operational use with complete technical documentation  Tier 2 Classified Platform Support: Provide Tier 2 technical support for AI tools and platforms operating on SIPRNet and AFSCI networks  Troubleshoot complex technical issues requiring classified environment access  Coordinate with platform vendors on behalf of classified users  Resolve escalated support requests from ISR Wings and HQ staff  Continuous Classified Presence: Maintain on-site presence at JBLE during normal duty hours as part of the minimum two-cleared-personnel requirement  Enable seamless coverage for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing support without operational gaps  Coordinate with the second Senior AI/Data SME to ensure continuous classified environment availability    Working Conditions: Location and Environment:  Primary Work Location:  Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE), Virginia  Classified Facilities:  Regular work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and secure spaces Workspace:  Government-provided office space in secure facility; access to NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and collaboration tools  Classified Work:  Regular access to classified environments (SIPRNet, AFSCI) required for coordination and stakeholder engagement   Travel Requirements:  Frequency: None at this time; however subject to change  Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer workstation Visual acuity for detailed technical work and data analysis Manual dexterity for typing, coding, and operating computer equipment Schedule and Availability:  Core Hours: 0800-1700 EST, Monday-Friday), with occasional extended hours to meet mission deadlines or support operational events  Flexibility:  Occasional early morning or evening meetings to accommodate wing schedules across time zones  Surge Periods:  Increased hours during major milestones, events, or exercises (with advance notice)  On-Call:  Not required, but responsiveness to urgent issues expected (email/phone within 4 hours during duty hours)  Telework:  No telework eligibility for unclassified administrative tasks; all classified work must be performed on-site in approved facilities Security Environment: Work with classified information up to Top Secret/SCI level Compliance with OPSEC, CUI handling, and classification protocols Subject to security inspections, audits, and continuous evaluation Adherence to base access, badge, and facility security requirements   Minimum Qualifications, Certifications, and Platform Credentials: Required Qualifications:  Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and in-scope at contract start date   No interim clearances accepted  Must be eligible for AFSCI access    Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with classified AI and data integration across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments  Direct operational experience working within SIPRNet and AFSCI networks (not just policy knowledge)  Proven track record developing or deploying AI/ML solutions in DoD classified environments  Experience supporting intelligence community missions or ISR operations preferred    Certifications:  CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8140.03 baseline requirement) – Required  CISSP – Strongly Preferred    Technical Competencies:  Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools approved for classified DoD use  Understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and governance within classified networks  Familiarity with RPA platforms (UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, or equivalent)  Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, data handling procedures, and accreditation processes for classified systems    Preferred Qualifications: AI Engineer certification or equivalent advanced credential  Experience with Advana, AskSage, or other DoD enterprise AI platforms  Background supporting Air Force ISR Wings or ACC directorates  Experience with GIDE (Global Information Dominance Experiments) or similar multi-domain intelligence integration efforts  Familiarity with DCWF (Defense Cyber Workforce Framework) work role 661 standards  Previous work supporting organizational change management or user adoption campaigns    Minimum Qualifications, Certifications, and Platform Credentials: Required Qualifications:  Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and in-scope at contract start date   No interim clearances accepted  Must be eligible for AFSCI access  Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience with classified AI and data integration across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments  Direct operational experience working within SIPRNet and AFSCI networks (not just policy knowledge)  Proven track record developing or deploying AI/ML solutions in DoD classified environments  Experience supporting intelligence community missions or ISR operations preferred  Certifications:  CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8140.03 baseline requirement) – Required  CISSP – Strongly Preferred     Technical Competencies:  Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools approved for classified DoD use  Understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and governance within classified networks  Familiarity with RPA platforms (UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, or equivalent)  Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, data handling procedures, and accreditation processes for classified systems    Preferred Qualifications: AI Engineer certification or equivalent advanced credential  Experience with Advana, AskSage, or other DoD enterprise AI platforms  Background supporting Air Force ISR Wings or ACC directorates  Experience with GIDE (Global Information Dominance Experiments) or similar multi-domain intelligence integration efforts  Familiarity with DCWF (Defense Cyber Workforce Framework) work role 661 standards  Previous work supporting organizational change management or user adoption campaigns    Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.   The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352