Senior AI SME

Savan is looking for a strong Artificial Intelligence (AI) Subject Matter Expert (SME) who will help support AI research and project development for a bureau-level CIO in the Department of Commerce. The ideal candidate will possess technical experience with AI as well as data management experience. The candidate will demonstrate excellent client-handling skills with the ability to quickly develop relationships at all levels of the client organization.
Role Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute project plans and budgets, adhering to strict Federal guidelines and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Develop use cases and evaluation criteria for the identification of pilot GenAI projects.
• Develop evaluation frameworks for post-implementation reviews to support go/no-go decision-making.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively implement mitigation strategies, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and other technical experts to translate project requirements into technically feasible solutions.
• Stay ahead of the curve by researching and understanding the latest AI advancements and their potential applications for Federal agencies.
• Provide project management support to select IT projects, including support in the areas of resource, cost, risk, issue, change, and schedule management.
• Perform policy analysis, drafting new policies and compliance guidance.
• Prepare management and technical presentations.

Requirements and Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant major.
• 10+ years of experience and 4+ years of related IT and PMO experience.
• 6+ years of experience working for the Government as a consultant or in a similar environment. 
• Expert knowledge of AI principles and their potential applications in the public sector. 
• Experience providing strategic guidance to senior-level federal officials and performing subsequent stakeholder management.
• Ability to complete individual tasks effectively, work in a team environment, and be proactive with little guidance.
• Strong understanding of the Agile project management methodology. 
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise and informative reports and presentations. 
• US citizenship and ability to get or hold a public trust clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP in progress or in hand.
• Experience with project management tools such as Google Sites, Microsoft Project, Slack, JIRA, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Planner, etc. 
• Experience with AI tools and Knowledge of data quality for AI tool training.

Work Location and Schedule: 
Hybrid Schedule
(Savan, HQ, Vienna, VA)
Application Process
Submit your application to the link on this page. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified by email or phone.
EOE, including disability and veterans.
Savan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation for the employment process, please email your request to [email protected]. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.savangroup.com.