DATA & ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISOR

About this role

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Applicants must demonstrate an extensive background and proven expertise in the following areas: Deep Technical Advisory & Governance: Advanced expertise in AI, machine learning, data science, and autonomous systems, with a proven ability to apply these technologies to strategic deterrence and Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) while strictly preserving "human-in-the-loop" decision-making.

Strategic Project & Portfolio Alignment: Proven track record of aligning organizational efforts with the Department of War's AI acceleration strategy, specifically guiding high-impact initiatives (such as Swarm Forge, Agent Network, and Ender's Foundry) to scale capabilities at pace. Acquisition & Bureaucratic Problem-Solving: Demonstrated capability to overcome complex institutional blockers (including legacy IT constraints, ATO bottlenecks, and contracting impediments) using agile methods and implementing Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) at commercial velocity.

Operational & Exercise Integration: Extensive experience providing expert AI and data counseling to senior leaders during high-stakes wargames, operational planning events, and crises, ensuring the meaningful incorporation of AI decision-support tools. Executive Influence & Consensus Building: Exceptional communication skills to advise Combatant Command leadership, translate highly complex technical concepts into strategic military options, and build consensus across interagency partners, industry, and National Laboratories.

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