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AI / ML SME III

Culmen International, LLC
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
AI / ML SME III
Job Locations US-Remote
ID 2026-4360 Position Type Regular Full-Time W2 Clearance Requirements DHS Suitability, Secret
About the Role

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Culmen International is hiring an AI / ML SME to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Division.

The purpose of this position is to provide direct AI / ML SME (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) assistance to the Office of Science and Engineering, Technology Centers Division, Advanced Computing Branch, Cybersecurity Research Area in its' efforts to identify, prevent, protect, detect, and defend against intrusions to AI / ML systems and networks.

What You'll Do in Your New Role
    Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex to extremely complex systems in the subject matter area.
  • Make recommendations and advise on organization-wide system improvements, optimization or maintenance efforts in the following specialties: information systems architecture; networking; telecommunications; automation; communications protocols; risk management/electronic analysis; software; lifecycle management; software development methodologies; and modeling and simulation.
  • Critically assess and evaluate survey papers, technical reports, findings, and conclusions to identify trajectory of research.
  • Assists in coordinating with experts from multiple agencies to analyze activities.
  • Provides significant technical input into policies, procedures, and technology development.
  • Commensurate experience in IT and in new and related older technology that directly relates to the required area of expertise.
  • Ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of time)
  • Ability to write, prepare, and present high-quality informative technical content at speaking engagements (live and on-line)
  • Provide AI / ML assistance to AI / ML related programs.
Required Qualifications

* Master's Degree or PhD 15 years of experience with a degree in Computer Science with focus in AI / ML, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering with focus in AI / ML, Computational sciences / engineering degree,
* 10 years direct applied significant hands-on experience in software/hardware and/or network development [not help-desk experience],
* DoD 8570 Baseline Certification levels (IAT/IAM/IASAE levels II or III)
* Industry certification(s):
1. a) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
2. b) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
3. c) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
* Knowledge/experience in system development methodologies and system engineering lifecycle.
* Knowledge of various AI / ML policies (global and domestic), strategies, framework, directives, standards, and guidelines.
* Currently possess and maintains personal competence in AI / ML tools, techniques, procedures, policies, and technologies.
* Ability to provide AI /ML SME assistance in identifying research opportunities
* Ability to provide understanding of current and emerging AI / ML threats and mitigation techniques and approaches.
* Ability to provide AI / ML SME assistance in identifying emerging cyber technologies.
* Ability to provide AI / ML SME assistance in Budget Execution; Review of potential gaps, deficiencies and requirements for new research and development efforts; and coordination of AI / ML-related research and development activities within other Homeland Security Enterprise equities, other S&T Divisions, academia, and industry.
* Ability to work autonomously in identifying, solving, and reporting on Research and Development topics, as needed, for the Homeland Security Enterprise.
* Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
* Primary remote work with possible travel to conferences and meetings at DC HQ.

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen,

    and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
  • 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants. Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.


Analytic Strategies, LLC dba PlanetRisk Federal Services is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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