AI Subject Matter Expert

AI Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a highly experienced and mission-oriented AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions for federal government clients. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, a strong understanding of federal IT environments, and the ability to guide teams and stakeholders through complex AI initiatives that align with agency missions, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority on AI/ML capabilities, trends, and applications across federal programs.
• Advise government clients on AI strategy, feasibility, and implementation approaches aligned with mission objectives.
• Translate operational and mission needs into AI use cases and technical requirements.
• Lead the design, development, and evaluation of AI models, algorithms, and data pipelines.
• Oversee AI/ML project teams to ensure compliance with architecture standards, model performance, and federal security policies.
• Support the integration of AI and machine learning solutions into existing enterprise systems and workflows.
• Implement MLOps pipelines for continuous model deployment and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with federal agencies, program managers, and IT teams to ensure successful delivery of AI capabilities.
• Contribute to technical volumes for RFPs, proposals, and white papers.
• Present AI concepts and findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies, federal initiatives, and data policy developments.
• Represent the organization in federal AI working groups, conferences, and industry forums.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in AI/ML solution development and deployment, with at least 3 years supporting federal government programs.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AI/ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with data science tools and platforms (Python, R, Jupyter, Databricks).
• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP).
• Demonstrated experience with MLOps, model governance, and AI lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with federated learning, LLM fine-tuning, or generative AI.
• Familiarity with federal data management policies and ethical AI principles.
• Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in secure federal environments.
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience with proposal development or technical writing for government contracts.

Security Clearance

• Eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.