AI / ML SME III

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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.

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.
  

* 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.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

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

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,200 - $124,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.