Expert AI Technical Advisor

Markon

1d•$200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Technical Advisor to support a fast-paced, dynamic, start-up type environment. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with Intelligence Community (IC) government customers and IT developers and provide technical leadership and vision for AI-Driven innovation.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph is required (preferrably from this client).
Bachelor's and 10+ years of experience in a technical advisory role.
Higher level education can be used in lieu of experience.
Expert level technical leadership skill, with a deep understanding of AI and its applications.
Proven experience in AI technical leadership and innovation.
Experience developing and shaping technical AI plans and strategies.
Experience in strategic communication and stakeholder management for AI innovation.
Hands-On expertise and the ability to drive AI-Driven innovation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, R, SQL, Jupyter, and MLOps practices.
Familiarity with AI/ML cloud services, such as AWS SageMaker, Amazon Q, Azure ML Studio, Copilot Studio, Google BigQuery, or Oracle ML.
Experience designing, developing, optimizing, and deploying AI/ML models.
Experience leveraging cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google).

Responsibilities

Developing and Shaping Technical Plans and Strategies.
Develop, not just analyze, technical plans and strategies that address complex problems and opportunities in the AI domain.
Integrate technical expertise with business acumen and stakeholder needs, creating comprehensive plans that drive innovation and deliver results.
Be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty, and able to navigate the complexities of cutting-edge AI technologies.
Provide Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Management for AI Innovation.
Provide expert-level strategic communication skills, with the ability to craft and deliver clear, concise, and compelling messages to various stakeholders, including technical teams, project sponsors, and external partners, on the potential and implications of AI-driven innovation.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and issue resolution even in the face of uncertainty or changing priorities.
Provide hands-on Expertise and ability to drive AI-Driven Innovation.
Ability to focus on delivering strategic outcomes, not just widget and model making.
Anticipate and Navigate uncertainty in AI-Driven Innovation including being comfortable operating in a highly uncertain and dynamic environment, characterized by rapid advancements in AI technologies and shifting stakeholder needs.
Ability to anticipate and navigate the implications of emerging AI technologies, identifying opportunities and challenges before they arise.