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Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capabilities Advisor - Department of the Air Force (DAF)

Crystal City, VA💼 Full-time💰 $166,400–$166,400🗓 2026-08-11 → 2026-09-26

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

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