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Senior AI Policy Analyst

MANTECH
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026 CLOSED ON 7/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AI Policy Analyst position at MANTECH?

ManTech seeks a highly motivated, career and client-oriented Senior Policy Analyst (Artificial Intelligence) to join our Data and AI Practice and support a client in Columbia, MD. This is a full-time job at the client site.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Support the development and implementation of AI policies and doctrine for the Intelligence Community (IC).
  • Conduct thorough research and analysis of emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI, Quantum AI, and Explainable AI, and their policy implications.
  • Collaborate with government leads and AI Task Forces to align AI policies across for client organizations.
  • Develop and maintain flexible policy frameworks that adapt to the changing AI landscape and adjust for changes in Federal legislative or executive policy or regulation.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on AI policy matters to various stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulations related to AI. Understand the impact any state-level legislation may have on clients.
  • Contribute to the development of white papers, reports, and presentations on AI policy issues.
  • Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and other events related to AI policy.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, law, or computer science, and 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of AI technologies, applications, and ethical considerations.
  • Knowledge of the National Security community and its missions
  • Knowledge of Federal legislative and regulatory processes related to AI.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance Requirements

  • Active or eligible for Top Secret with Poly

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
  • Experience working directly with the Department of Defense
  • Experience developing or implementing AI policies within the IC.
  • Deep understanding of national security issues related to AI.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical Requirements

  • This role involves delivering presentations at client locations, primarily at Columbia, MD.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

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