Artificial Intelligence SME

Please note that this position is contingent upon future funding and is not available for immediate hire. We welcome interest from prospective candidates and encourage applications from those who have a flexible timeline.

Job Description:
The Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert (AI SME) provides authoritative technical expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning to support the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of training programs. The AI SME ensures instructional content is technically accurate, current with industry and DoW-relevant AI practices, and aligned with mission needs, operational use cases, and workforce competency requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical authority for artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts supporting training and education programs.
• Provide expert input to Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) during training needs analysis, curriculum design, and content development.
• Validate technical accuracy of AI-related training materials, including lesson plans, courseware, assessments, case studies, and job aids.
• Define AI competencies, learning objectives, and performance standards aligned with DoW mission requirements and workforce roles.
• Translate complex AI/ML concepts (e.g., supervised/unsupervised learning, neural networks, data pipelines, model evaluation, ethics) into instructionally appropriate and audience-specific content.
• Support development of training across multiple delivery modalities, including classroom, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), distributed learning, and eLearning.
• Provide technical guidance on AI tools, platforms, datasets, and workflows used in demonstrations, labs, or simulations.
• Review and approve instructional products for technical rigor, relevance, and currency with evolving AI standards and practices.
• Advise program leadership on emerging AI trends, risks, and best practices relevant to training objectives.
• Support pilot sessions, instructor preparation, and post-delivery evaluations as required by the contract.

Required Skills:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of professional experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML concepts, tools, and applied use cases.
• Experience supporting or contributing to technical training, education, or workforce development initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Master’s degree or PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting DoW, federal, or defense-related programs, especially in training or education contexts.
• Familiarity with DoW AI initiatives, ethical AI principles, or responsible AI frameworks.
• Experience working with instructional design teams or delivering technical training to diverse audiences.

Compensation Range: $200,000 - $230,000

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Compensation ranges encompass a total compensation package and are a general guideline only and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, candidate’s scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and alignment with local market data.

Our compensation includes other indirect financial components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These monetary benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, disability, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, 401(k) company match, training/education reimbursements and other work/life programs.

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IntelliGenesis is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and as such, does not tolerate discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of its employees or applicants based upon race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under local, state, or federal law in any employment practice. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, selection, disciplinary action layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection of training.

IntelliGenesis is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Company’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the organization. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities, when such accommodations are necessary, to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.