Artificial Intelligence /Data SME

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Data Subject Matter Expert with a TS/SCI security clearance to support KITS and our government customer at Langley Air Force Base, VA. The Senior AI/Data Subject Matter Expert provides classified AI and data integration support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments. This position is essential to maintaining continuous classified operations support for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing mission sets. Candidates will work on-site at Joint Base Langley-Eustis as part of a two-person cleared team ensuring uninterrupted classified environment coverage while developing and deploying AI/RPA solutions that directly impact intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. This is not a remote position. This is not a periodic advisory role. Candidates will be embedded daily with ACC directorates, working in classified spaces, solving real operational challenges with AI and automation technologies.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance that is current and in-scope at contract start date
No interim clearances accepted
Must be eligible for AFSCI access
5+ years of hands-on experience with classified AI and data integration across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and AFSCI environments
Direct operational experience working within SIPRNet and AFSCI networks (not just policy knowledge)
Proven track record developing or deploying AI/ML solutions in DoD classified environments
CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8140.03 baseline requirement) – Required
Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools approved for classified DoD use
Understanding of data architecture, integration patterns, and governance within classified networks
Familiarity with RPA platforms (UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate, or equivalent)
Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards, data handling procedures, and accreditation processes for classified systems

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting intelligence community missions or ISR operations preferred
CISSP – Strongly Preferred
AI Engineer certification or equivalent advanced credential
Experience with Advana, AskSage, or other DoD enterprise AI platforms
Background supporting Air Force ISR Wings or ACC directorates
Experience with GIDE (Global Information Dominance Experiments) or similar multi-domain intelligence integration efforts
Familiarity with DCWF (Defense Cyber Workforce Framework) work role 661 standards
Previous work supporting organizational change management or user adoption campaigns

Responsibilities

Provide technical advisory services on AI and RPA integration within SIPRNet and AFSCI environments
Coordinate with HQ ACC/A2 leadership on classified AI capability development and deployment strategies
Advise on security compliance, data governance, and technical feasibility for classified AI applications
Participate in classified technical exchanges, working groups, and planning forums
Lead AI and RPA workflow discovery sessions with ISR Wing personnel in classified environments
Design, prototype, and deploy AI/ML solutions addressing intelligence analysis, data fusion, and mission planning workflows
Develop automation solutions using enterprise-approved platforms within classified networks
Conduct iterative user validation cycles with operational intelligence personnel
Transition validated solutions into operational use with complete technical documentation
Provide Tier 2 technical support for AI tools and platforms operating on SIPRNet and AFSCI networks
Troubleshoot complex technical issues requiring classified environment access
Coordinate with platform vendors on behalf of classified users
Resolve escalated support requests from ISR Wings and HQ staff
Maintain on-site presence at JBLE during normal duty hours as part of the minimum two-cleared-personnel requirement
Enable seamless coverage for HQ ACC/A2 and ISR Wing support without operational gaps
Coordinate with the second Senior AI/Data SME to ensure continuous classified environment availability