Independent Contractor- AI SME - Military veterans preferred

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Artificial Intelligence Subject Matter Expert - Independent Contractor

Disclaimer:

This is a 1099 independent contractor position expected to not exceed 50/hrs. per year. This is a non-employee position.

Location: Chantilly, VA. Consideration will be given to remote work.

Purpose:

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is paramount to staying ahead of emerging threats. We are seeking individuals with advanced expertise in AI and its application to cybersecurity, particularly focusing on neural networks, high-performance computing (HPC), and other advanced data science technologies, frameworks, models, systems, human-machine interfaces, or applications. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will be expected to possess extensive knowledge and experience in AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies, coupled with an understanding of policy implications and considerations in AI/ML implementation.

Individuals in this role will participate in a series of workshops to design assessment material, such as interviews and knowledge tests that will determine the proficiency of AI candidates.

Responsibilities:

Some of the responsibilities of the AI SMEs will include:

• Attend orientation and training meetings.
• Attend and contribute to content development workshops.
• Participate in regular and/or ad hoc status meetings.
• Formulate and draft assessment scenarios (includes desk work or “homework” outside of workshop hours).
• Write assessment items relevant to scenarios and specific technical capabilities and competencies.
• Complete competency coverage and difficulty ratings on assessment items.
• Revise scenarios and items based on feedback.

Technical Skills:

In particular, the type of technical skills that we are looking for include:

• Machine Learning Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in various machine learning techniques (e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, anomaly detection) for analyzing cybersecurity data to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and suspicious activities.
• Data Science Proficiency: Ability to understand, clean, and prepare large datasets for AI models, including network traffic logs, threat intelligence feeds, and security incidents.
• Cloud Computing Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms such as Google Cloud AI Platform, Amazon SageMaker, or Microsoft Azure AI for training, deploying, and managing AI models.
• Security Expertise: In-depth understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies to interpret AI findings and make informed security decisions.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, R, or Java for model development and data analysis, with knowledge of specific security-focused libraries being advantageous.

Qualifications:

In particular, the type of qualifications that we are looking for include:

• U.S. citizenship required. Background check is required before starting work.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, required. Must be able to convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Advanced degrees and/or publications in relevant fields preferred.

Compensation

Compensation for participating the in AI SME workshops will reflect competitive market rates.

PDRI is a federal contractor employer, US Citizenship is required.

PDRI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.