Senior AI/ML Strategist

Location: Arlington, VA

Department: 60041818 - AFS AI and Data Strategy

Job Description

The AI/ML Strategist will implement and manage governance frameworks for AI/ML models, including model ownership, approvals, API access, and Tier-4 governance support. They will ensure responsible AI practices throughout the organization. The strategist will develop and enforce policies for model development, validation, and deployment, establish review and approval processes for AI/ML models, and implement access controls for model APIs and services. This role will create and maintain model inventories and documentation, develop standards for model performance monitoring and evaluation, and establish procedures for model updates and versioning. The strategist will ensure compliance with ethical AI principles and regulatory requirements, coordinate with security teams to implement model security controls, and develop frameworks for identifying and mitigating AI bias. They will lead model governance committee activities, create metrics and reports on model governance compliance, and provide guidance on responsible AI best practices. This position will evaluate and implement tools for model governance and compliance, train teams on model governance procedures, and collaborate with legal and compliance teams on AI/ML risk management.

Must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of equivalent experience)
• 8 years of experience designing and implementing AI/ML governance frameworks for enterprise-scale environments
• Demonstrated expertise with responsible AI practices, model risk management, and regulatory compliance

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position