Data Engineer (AI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) (4799) (TS / SCI) (Ft. Belvoir, VA - Nolan Bldg)

SMX is seeking a Data Engineer (AI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to spearhead the development and sustainment of data pipelines and data services that enable AI / ML capabilities within Army Intelligence mission environments. This role defines standards, develops and implements end-to-end data pipeline strategy, and guides a small team to deliver reliable, secure, and observable data services for training, inference, and analytics. The Data Engineer (AI) SME partners with AI / ML engineers, analysts, platform teams, and mission leadership to align data capabilities with operational outcomes, security, and governance.

This is a full-time onsite position in Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Planning & Stakeholder Alignment

• Translate mission needs into a data engineering roadmap, delivery plans, and measurable outcomes for AI / ML use cases.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for data dependencies across model development, analytics, and platform teams; drive cross-team decision making and risk trade-offs.
• Review and recommend designs, requests, and deployments from team members; develop quality standards and coding conventions.

Data Architecture & Platform Enablement

Data Pipeline Development & Maintenance

Data Quality, Validation & Monitoring

Deployment & Monitoring

Training & Support

Compliance & Security

Required Skills, Experience & Education

Security

Education and Experience

Technical Expertise

National Security Operations Knowledge

Problem-Solving & Communication

Desired Skills / Experience

Application Deadline : December 8, 2025

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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is :

$159,700 — $255,600 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and / or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).