Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Data Engineering SME Support
Redhorse Corporation · Arlington
$170,000–$190,000
Jun 29, 2026
Arlington
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior advisory role embedded within a Defense Department intelligence office, focused on bridging AI and data engineering concepts with strategic decision-making. Day-to-day work involves producing executive-level documents, mapping organizational processes, conducting mission and risk analyses, and aligning AI initiatives with budget and planning cycles. Best suited to a deeply experienced professional with a background spanning government intelligence, AI/data concepts, and senior DoD staff environments.
Senior level · 15+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Bachelor's required · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
Pay in the description: $170,000–$190,000
Posted 2 times — it's one opening, so apply once.
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Why we read it this way (7)
This role is primarily a senior advisory/SME position embedded in a DoD government staff (OUSW(I&S) CDAIO). The day-to-day work is strategic analysis, policy writing, organizational mapping, and programmatic review — not hands-on data science or engineering. SOC 15-2051 (Data Scientists) is the closest fit given the AI/data focus, but 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is a reasonable alternative given the advisory/staff nature; confidence is Low.
The hard requirements are almost entirely non-technical: an active TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree, 15 years of military/government/contractor experience, enterprise AI knowledge, and contract/SOW writing experience. All technical skills (Python, ML, NLP, neural networks, statistics) appear only under the 'Desired Experience' section and are explicitly framed as preferred.
The posting references 'Office of the Secretary of War' and 'Under Secretary of War' — these appear to be obfuscated references to the Department of Defense / Office of the Secretary of Defense, likely for OPSEC or posting purposes.
Location is not explicitly stated but the OUSW(I&S) / OSD context strongly implies the Washington DC metro area (National Capital Region). Remote work is not indicated.
The 15-year experience requirement is stated as a combination of military, government, civilian, or contractor experience — it is a role-level gate, not tied to any specific technology.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Statement of Work writing.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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