Key Required Skills

Experience with AI ethics, frameworks and technologies.

Position Description

• ​​Collaborate with the customer to develop AI framework, governance and policy.
• Develop associated standards and guide the customer on AI governance.
• Present and communicate the intent of AI government policies and Executive Orders.
• Interpret any new government legislations on AI.
• Support refinement and maintenance of AI Governance Framework process and procedure documentation
• Translate risk and governance concepts and issues into language understandable by cross-functional stakeholders
• Self-starter who can responsibly and independently advance work
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI use cases, considering factors such as feasibility, potential benefits, and ethical considerations.
• Work with SSA leadership at all levels and present relevant information.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

Detailed Skills Requirements

​FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (*_Basic Qualifications_*)

• Bachelor degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Science
• Minimum 8 Year (s) of Experience
• Proven experience with the full system development lifecycle.
• Proven experience in organizational process development, governance, compliance, or related roles.
• Familiarity with AI technologies, machine learning, and their societal implications.
• Knowledge of responsible AI principles, fairness metrics, and bias detection techniques.
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and ethical AI frameworks.
• Stay abreast of global AI governance trends, regulations, and best practices
• Broad technical knowledge and depth on AI / ML / Data Science to liaise with technical teams to execute on responsibilities listed above effectively
• Excellent analytical skills to identify potential risks and propose effective solutions.
• Clear communication skills to convey complex ethical and technical concepts to various partners.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams..
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD

*** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site at least 2 days a week.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (*_Required Skills_*)

These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript and experience with ES6 features, such as classes, arrow Demonstrating intimate understanding of privacy, data, and model governance activities including AI risks, oversight mechanisms, documentation, development processes;
• Demonstrating an understanding of challenges in building production-worthy AI systems;
• Displaying an ability to manage senior stakeholders and client needs, including: building relationships with clients, approaching client in an organized manner, and delivering clear requests for information, facilitating alignment across multiple stakeholders;
• Providing problem solving skills, proven communication in written and verbal formats to various audiences to include executive leadership
• Displaying ability to research and analyze pertinent to the customer and technical matters;
• Demonstrating ability to contribute to a positive working environment by building relationships with team members;
• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback;
• Collaborating with teams comprised of technical, data science, and business specialists;
• Collaborating with senior leaders and coordinating roll-out and change management for new processes

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD(Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Master Degree, Advanced Degree in Computer Science, other quantitative discipline.
• Proven experiences in AI ethics, governance, and compliance is a plus.
• Training and/or Certification in AI ethics or related fields is a plus.​​

Education

• ​​Bachelor degree with 12 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $121,600.00 - $174,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years
• 11 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• AI: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• US Citizenship (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21244 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21244: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21244