Subject Matter Expert II (AI and Machine Learning)

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States; travel may include locations within and outside the continental United States and occasional international travel.

Salary: $180,000–$210,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Federal is the federal segment of Everforth, delivering technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

What you will do

• Advise DARPA MXO program managers on AI and machine learning or radio frequency research, system architecture, technical assumptions, performance evidence, integration risks, and mission utility.
• Support the full research and development lifecycle from program formulation and proposal evaluation through execution, testing, demonstration, transition, and closeout.
• Assess performer progress, laboratory results, technical reviews, site visits, tests, and demonstrations; identify uncertainties and recommend risk-reduction actions.
• Coordinate with performers, Government partners, test organizations, transition stakeholders, and technical experts.
• Communicate complex technical findings through review briefings, decision materials, technical assessments, trip reports, and program documentation.
• Research emerging science and technology, evaluate military relevance and feasibility, and contribute to trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and new-start materials.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 15 or more years of relevant experience.
• US citizenship required for security-clearance eligibility.
• Expert credentials or recognition as an authority in AI and machine learning, radio frequency technologies, or a closely related field.
• Mature judgment and the ability to advise senior Government personnel on complex scientific and engineering matters.
• Ability to independently address R&D engineering problems, resolve important questions, and coordinate technical work.
• Advanced command of relevant techniques, theories, and practices, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with basic and applied research and prior service as a DARPA program manager or senior SETA advisor.
• Experience managing R&D programs from inception through closeout.
• Ten or more years of experience with one or more DARPA programs.
• Three or more years working with DARPA program managers.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
• Culture focused on excellence, innovation, accountability, and high-performing teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to advanced technology partnerships and mission-critical outcomes.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.