Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities Advisor - Department of the Air Force (DAF)
Core
Provide objective technical advice and strategic guidance to the Department of the Air Force on AI and data solutions for space systems, architectures, and acquisition portfolios.
Role type
Senior strategy-level AI and data capabilities advisor
Builds
Strategic investment plans, acquisition roadmaps, and decision-quality analysis for space missions
Domain
National security space enterprise, AI, and space systems engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Artificial intelligence, space systems engineering, digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), space acquisition processes, technical writing, executive briefing
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in technical discipline, experience with SAF/SQ or Space Force, system security engineering for space, mission-level modeling, FFRDC advisory experience
Technologies
AI, machine learning, autonomy, cyber technologies, MBSE
Responsibilities
Assess technology readiness and integration risks for AI in space programs, develop technical roadmaps and trade studies, coordinate with government agencies and FFRDC partners, prepare briefings and position papers for senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory focus