Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subject Matter Expert Support (SME) (Part-Time)

About the Role

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subject Matter Expert Support (SME) for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support. As an AI SME, you will play a crucial role in Artificial Intelligence Support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth understanding of the research, development, or operational application of Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• Advise on the design, evaluation, and training of Large Language Models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML) systems in both applied and research contexts.
• Assess hardware and software infrastructure requirements for effective LLM and ML development, including GPU/TPU compute ecosystems, data center architecture, and distributed training frameworks.
• Evaluate AI software development stacks, model evaluation methodologies, and AI safety and alignment research.
• Analyze current and near-term AI development trends, including frontier model capabilities, multimodal systems, and autonomous agents.
• Engage with AI governance, policy, and international regulatory frameworks, advising government, academic, or industry stakeholders.
• Understand and address risks posed by adversary use of AI technologies in arms control verification and WMD development.
• Assess the technical feasibility and policy implications of potential arms control frameworks addressing AI development and deployment.
• Evaluate the technical verifiability of proposed AI-related arms control measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science.
• 8+ years of related AI experience.
• Prior experience with national security, defense, or arms control contexts is highly desirable.
• Secret clearance and US citizenship required.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and machine learning (ML) model architectures, training methodologies, fine-tuning, and deployment.
• Experience with hardware and software infrastructure for AI development, including GPU/TPU ecosystems and distributed training frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI software development stacks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and model evaluation methodologies.
• Understanding of AI safety, alignment research, and governance/policy frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI trends, including frontier models, multimodal systems, and autonomous agents.
• Experience with AI applications in arms control verification, treaty monitoring, and on-site inspection activities.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $165,182. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Part-time, 20 hours per week. Onsite work at Fort Belvoir, VA. Travel required less than 10%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and other optional coverages.
• AI-powered career development tools and internal mobility support.