Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities Advisor - Department of the Air Force (DAF)
$166,400–$249,600 year
On-siteCrystal City, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide objective, non-advocacy technical advice to the Department of the Air Force on AI application across space systems, architectures, and acquisition portfolios. Assess technology readiness, implementation risk, and integration challenges for AI, machine learning, autonomy, and cyber technologies in space acquisition programs. Support enterprise capability development through mission thread analysis, cross-program integration studies, and the development of technical roadmaps, trade studies, and decision-quality products. Coordinate with Aerospace technical experts, Space Systems Command, and Air Force Research Laboratory to ensure coherent, end-to-end technical insight. Prepare and deliver clear briefings and written assessments translating complex analysis into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders. Deliver results on time-sensitive staff inquiries and provide technical support in developing position papers and official responses to Congress and the Intelligence Community. Work full-time, onsite in Arlington, VA, including the Crystal City facility.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field
- 12 or more years of demonstrated technical depth in one or more of the following areas: Artificial intelligence, Space systems engineering and architectures, Digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
- Proven ability to work effectively with high-functioning teams composed of, for example, government, civilians, military personnel, co-located FFRDC, and SETA contractors
- Understanding of space acquisition, integration, and lifecycle processes within the Department of the Air Force or U.S. Space Force
- Strong technical writing and executive briefing abilities
- The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, issued by the US government
- US citizenship
- The ability to work full-time, onsite in Arlington, VA to include the Aerospace facility in Crystal City, the Pentagon and associated facilities
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline
- Prior experience supporting SAF/SQ, Space Systems Command (SSC), SAF/AQ, USSF headquarters, or DoW space organizations
- Familiarity with Aerospace Corporation engineering practices, including mission assurance, architecture evaluation, and technical risk assessment
- Experience with system security engineering for space system threats, including contested and degraded space environments
- Experience with systems engineering for space system use of autonomy and AI with DoW Responsible AI
- Background in mission-level modeling, architecture trades, or enterprise integration
- Experience working in an FFRDC or trusted advisory environment
- Experience in briefing senior Government leaders (General Officer and/or SES)
- A current TS/SCI clearance
- A thorough understanding of the roles played by the Office of the Secretary of War; the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force; the United States Space Force, U.S. Space Command; the space system program offices; the defense agencies; the Joint Staff; and other government organizations in the acquisition, management, and operation of the national security space enterprise
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