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Description
DANE is seeking an experienced AI Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Federal clients in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive mission outcomes. This role is ideal for a professional who combines functional, strategic, and technical fluency to help agencies identify, prioritize, and operationalize AI use cases. The AI SME will serve as a translator between emerging AI technologies and government mission needs, helping leaders navigate adoption, governance, risk, and value realization.
Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Federal Advisory
- Advise Federal clients on enterprise AI strategy, roadmap development, and capability maturity
- Identify and prioritize mission-aligned AI use cases (e.g., automation, decision support, citizen services)
- Support development of AI investment cases, business value frameworks, and implementation plans
- Provide guidance on Responsible AI (RAI), governance, and compliance with Federal policies (e.g., OMB, NIST AI RMF)
Use Case Development & Translation
- Translate agency mission challenges into AI-enabled solutions
- Collaborate with technical teams to shape solution architectures and implementation approaches
- Develop concepts of operations (CONOPS), user stories, and functional requirements
- Evaluate vendor solutions, tools, and platforms for Federal environments
AI & Data Literacy Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
- Facilitate workshops, design thinking sessions, and AI ideation sessions
- Drive organizational change management and adoption strategies for AI initiatives
Delivery & Program Support
- Support delivery of AI-enabled transformation programs across Federal agencies
- Coordinate across data science, engineering, and business teams
- Ensure alignment of AI solutions with IT modernization, cloud, and data strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degreeÂ
- 8 or more years of experienceÂ
- Experience supporting Federal agencies or government programs
- Demonstrated experience in AI, advanced analytics, or automation initiatives (strategy, advisory, or implementation)
- Familiarity with Generative AI concepts (LLMs, copilots, automation tools, etc.) and their business applications
- Strong understanding of Federal operating environment, acquisition, and compliance requirements
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust or security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Federal AI strategies, data strategies, or digital transformation efforts
- Prior consulting experienceÂ
- Experience supporting proposals, capture, or business development
- Knowledge of Responsible AI / AI governance frameworks
- Industry domain expertise (e.g., defense, health, civilian, financial/regulatory agencies)
Pay range
$115 to $125 an hour
$115 to $125 an hour
DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Flexible work from home options available.
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