Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is hiring a Subject Matter Expert/Task Lead in Springfield, VA. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph.
Responsibilities:
- Lead technical solution implementation and system-level ST&E activities across AI/ML models, datasets, and operational mission environments.
- Develop mission-driven evaluation methodologies, test plans, assessment criteria, and operational test scenarios aligned with customer requirements.
- Oversee parallel evaluation efforts spanning multiple AI/ML technologies, mission datasets, and operational constraints.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, scientists, and evaluation teams supporting AI/ML testing initiatives.
- Conduct technical reviews, performance assessments, and operational readiness evaluations.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, mission partners, and technical teams to align evaluation outcomes with mission objectives.
- Adapt evaluation approaches to evolving model types, data conditions, operational tempos, and emerging mission needs.
- Identify performance gaps, operational risks, and system limitations prior to fielding to support informed deployment decisions.
- Deliver actionable evaluation findings, technical recommendations, and customer briefings that support model selection, deployment, and refinement activities.
Qualifications Required:
- 10 or more years of experience supporting Test & Evaluation (T&E), System Test & Evaluation (ST&E), or mission-focused operational assessments.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical teams in government, DoD, or Intelligence Community environments.
- Ability to support complex technical evaluations involving AI/ML systems, mission applications, or operational technologies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering technical briefings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience supporting NGA, DoD, or Intelligence Community mission environments.
- Familiarity with AI/ML model evaluation, operational testing, and mission performance assessment methodologies.
- Experience working in Agile development and DevSecOps environments.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and AI-enabled mission systems.
- Experience supporting operationally representative testing environments and mission-focused technology integration efforts.
Education Requirements:
- PhD in Mathematics or STEM related field, or additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Clearance Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to pass a CI polygraph within 30 days.
The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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