Senior AI Technical Specialist

Company Overview

Development InfoStructure LLC., (Devis) is a leading provider of innovative software development, management, and consulting services, specializing in cutting-edge technologies such as DevSecOps, AI, and Machine Learning. With over 30 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for government agencies, delivering tailored, mission-critical solutions that drive digital transformation and operational excellence. Our client-centric approach, coupled with our deep domain expertise and technical prowess, enables us to forge enduring relationships and consistently deliver high-impact, adaptive solutions that resonate with the unique needs of the public sector.

Job Overview

The Senior AI Technical Specialist will serve as the primary technical resource supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Digital Capabilities Directorate in their digital transformation initiatives. This role requires comprehensive expertise across artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and software engineering to improve collaboration and execution of AFRL programs, projects, and deliverables. The Senior AI Technical Specialist will provide strategic guidance, technical leadership, and hands-on support to drive innovation and operational excellence in AFRL's AI initiatives while serving as a bridge between research objectives and practical implementation.

This role is contingent upon award , and will be hybrid, primarily based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH with core hours from 0900 to 1500 EST daily.

Primary Duties

• Provide subject matter expertise in AI development methodologies, including iterative development approaches and agile practices to support AFRL digital transformation initiatives.
• Analyze adversarial considerations and implications for AI systems, communicating specific model selection considerations and operational impacts through sensitivity analysis.
• Support obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for AI systems in relevant DoD operating environments.
• Assist in the management and administration of network security and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) infrastructure to protect AI assets.
• Implement cybersecurity risk management practices for AI systems, addressing unique risks related to data, models, and deployment.
• Lead integration efforts combining AI components with existing systems to create interoperable Family of Systems and Systems of Systems architectures.
• Drive AI Development-Security-Operations (AI DEV-SEC-OPS) practices, implementing security activities throughout the entire AI development lifecycle.
• Apply security engineering principles to AI systems, focusing on design, implementation, and maintenance of complex data processing systems.
• Develop reusable, modular, testable, and scalable AI algorithms following software engineering best practices.
• Provide consulting services for AI systems maintenance and sustainment, including corrective, adaptive, perfective, and preventive maintenance.
• Integrate research and technology protection into the development of AI products and systems, applying system security engineering principles.
• Lead AI model development, governance, testing, deployment, integration, and sustainment activities, including evaluating mission problems, data evaluation, and method selection.
• Support testing of AI systems, preparing requirements, specifications, and evaluating results to assess progress of design and performance.
• Collaborate with AFRL cross-functional teams to solve pressing technical challenges in AI and develop practical, scalable, and assurable autonomy and AI systems.
• Provide technical expertise and consultation to AFRL project teams on an as-needed basis for specific sub-tasks as directed.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

Machine learning algorithms and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)

Adversarial machine learning countermeasures

MLOps and AI pipeline automation

Command, control, and intelligence systems

DevSecOps practices and implementation

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance

Salary Range

Devis is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disabled / VET Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability.