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.

Flexible work from home options available.