Technical SETA SME – Artificial Intelligence

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

3d•$113,000 - $188,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software).
EIGHT (8) or more years of work experience including, but not be limited to
Knowledge of AI/ML (computer vision, NLP, predictive analytics, LLMs).
Understanding of data architectures and pipelines for large‑scale analytics/intelligence production.
Familiarity with AI governance, data quality, and mission assurance in operational settings
Experience with R&D of spatiotemporal data, architectures, modeling and/or machine learning algorithms
Systems engineering and integration experience in complex, data‑intensive environments.
Experience creating program plans, work breakdown structures, and milestone schedules

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with SIX (6) or more years of work experience
PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or relevant engineering fields (electrical, computer, systems, software) with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience
Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including requirements, CONOPS, and transition
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary R&D or T&E team
Experience as a Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager
Ability to proactively manage multiple, concurrent tasks
Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to develop succinct, comprehensive, and understandable documents using complex data from multiple sources
Excellent slide development and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to visually communicate complex ideas at a high level for technically savvy but non-expert audiences
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills; detail oriented

Responsibilities

Provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition.
Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend