AI SME

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 degree
• 8 or more years of experience
• 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 experience
• 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 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.