About the role
Description
What You'll Get To Do as a AI Technologist
We are looking for an AI Technologist for the United States Secret Service (USSS) contract supporting the Department of Homeland Security. This strategic role offers a unique opportunity to drive national security outcomes by pioneering responsible AI adoption within the USSS Office of the Chief Information Officer. As the AI Technologist, you'll serve as a catalyst for intelligent transformation and core technical expert supporting the stand-up of the USSS AI Team. You'll provide end-to-end AI expertise to accelerate solution development, evaluate AI technologies and use cases, contribute to the AI Strategy & 3-Year Roadmap, and create standardized guidance enabling safe, effective AI adoption at scale.
Working within the AI Program Management Office (AI-PMO), you'll provide subject matter expertise for initiative planning, execution, risk assessment, and portfolio management. You'll assess AI opportunities, lead proof-of-concept efforts, and ensure initiatives align with CIO priorities, mission needs, and enterprise governance. Your work will directly shape how USSS leverages AI to meet evolving protective, investigative, and operational demands while ensuring responsible, ethical, and compliant use. This role requires deep technical expertise combined with strategic vision and practical implementation skills to build the frameworks, playbooks, and governance structures enabling sustainable AI transformation for a program of national importance.
Serve as core technical AI expert supporting stand-up and operationalization of the USSS AI Team with end-to-end technical leadership
Provide AI subject matter expertise to the AI-PMO for initiative planning, execution, risk assessment, technical evaluation, and portfolio management
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize AI technologies, platforms, and use cases that advance USSS CIO mission objectives
Contribute to AI Strategy & 3-Year Roadmap by assessing emerging technologies, identifying capability gaps, and recommending strategic investments
Lead development of AI Use Case Repository and evaluate use cases for technical feasibility, security, ethics, and mission alignment
Accelerate AI solution development through proof-of-concept development, prototyping, vendor evaluation, and solution architecture guidance
Collaborate with stakeholders across Cyber, Infrastructure, Mission Delivery, and field operations to assess opportunities and support responsible AI adoption
Develop AI Implementation Playbooks, templates, workflows, and decision frameworks for standardized AI evaluation, piloting, and deployment
Document best practices, lessons learned, and responsible AI guidance for the Transformation Playbook Library
Support AI Governance Charter development including technical governance processes, model lifecycle management, and responsible AI standards
Facilitate knowledge transfer and capability building for OCIO personnel on AI technologies and implementation approaches
Monitor AI landscape and provide thought leadership on emerging capabilities, industry trends, and federal AI policy developments
Requirements
BA/BS + 15 years' experience in AI/ML technology implementation and strategy; equivalencies considered (21 years of experience with no degree, AA + 17 years' experience, MA + 12 years' experience)
Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance
- Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML technologies (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics, generative AI, deep learning)
- Proven hands-on experience developing, deploying, and operationalizing AI/ML solutions in enterprise or government environments
- Strong experience developing AI use cases, conducting feasibility assessments, and building business cases
- Deep understanding of AI ethics, responsible AI principles, federal AI guidelines, and AI risk management
- Excellent communication skills translating technical concepts for executives, business stakeholders, and field personnel