ADV000B25 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Lead (J)

Job Description

Job Description

Aerodyne Industries is a dynamic, rapidly growing engineering and information technology services firm headquartered on Florida’s exciting Space Coast. With locations throughout the US, we take pride in delivering small business agility with large corporation capabilities. Our list of clients count on us to prepare NASA’s Missions to the Moon and Mars and to defend our nation supporting the Missile Defense Agency and Department of Defense.  Join the adventure of a lifetime by becoming a teammate with Aerodyne Industries and work on projects that will define our future.

Description of Duties:

Position Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: Day shift

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

The AI Integration Lead will be responsible for overseeing the integration of AI technologies into cybersecurity processes, systems and workflows.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI solutions that drive efficiency, automation and innovation, ensuring seamless integration across enterprise and operational technology systems. The candidate will face challenges such as integrating AI solutions with legacy systems, managing data migration, ensuring consistent model performance, resolving compatibility issues, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and managing stakeholder expectations.

The candidate will:

· Identify and resolve quality issues across the data lifecycle paving the way for workflow automation and orchestration

· Design and develop AI models and algorithms

· Conduct data analysis to inform AI development and evaluate performance

· Identify training data sets to support machine learning of AI systems

· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and ensure alignment with defensive cyberspace operation objectives

· Monitor and optimize AI system performance which includes conducting tests, troubleshooting issues, implementing optimization strategies to ensure AI systems are accurate, reliable, and scalable

· Develop and deliver training materials to upskill internal teams on AI tools and technologies

· Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI to ensure practices remain cutting-edge

The successful candidate will:

· Be able to troubleshoot complex technical problems, interpret data, and identify areas for improvement

· Have excellent/effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

· Be adaptability and continuously learning

o The AI field is constantly evolving, requiring specialists to stay up to date with new technologies and approaches

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Qualifications - External

Basic Requirements:

· Must have advanced/formal education in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Science

· Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

· Must have 6, or more, years of directly related experience in AI and/or Data Science

· Must have a strong understanding of machine learning workflows (data sampling, preprocessing, model training, evaluation, deployment, and optimization).

· Must have experience with data analysis tools and techniques, including data visualization and reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI

· Must be proficient in programming languages like Python, R, and Java, familiarity with machine learning algorithms and frameworks, and experience with data analysis and cloud platforms

· Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on site 4+ days per week

· Must have, or obtain within 3 months of start date, a current IAT Level II Certification (Security+CE)

· Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Requirements:

· Have a familiarity with the MDA and MDS programs

· Have a familiarity with model-based engineering tools and techniques

This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

US EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.