AI; RAI Consultant

Job Title: Responsible AI (RAI) Consultant

Location(s): Arlington, VA

Workplace: Onsite

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

We are seeking a highly qualified Responsible AI (RAI) Consultants to support Department of Defense (DoD) Responsible AI (RAI) initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of applied ethics, AI governance, and defense policy, with the ability to translate complex ethical considerations into actionable policies, frameworks, and technical practices. The ideal candidates will bring expertise in both the technical and policy dimensions of Responsible AI, serving as a bridge between AI development teams, cybersecurity experts, and senior DoD stakeholders.

• Designing, leading, and evaluating Responsible AI (RAI) tabletop exercises to assess DoD readiness and risk posture.

• Conducting RAI gap analyses and developing actionable recommendations, courses of action, and scoped projects to address capability and process needs.

• Writing, reviewing, and advising on DoD RAI policy
  , ensuring alignment with ethical principles, mission requirements, and national defense priorities.

• Coordinating and supporting DoD-wide bodies such as the Responsible AI Working Council
  , and providing expert input into cross-agency AI ethics discussions.

• Advising leadership on human factors, cybersecurity, and data ethics considerations in AI systems and recommending strategies to mitigate ethical risks.

• Serving as a trusted ethics and governance advisor
  , translating complex AI challenges into policy and operational guidance.

Required Security Clearance:
Active TS with SCI eligibility.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Ethics, AI Ethics, Data Ethics, Political Science, Policy, Government, or a related field.

Note:

a Master's degree reduces the preferred experience qualifications.

If you have strong experience in Responsible AI (RAI) but do not meet every preferred qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We recognize that expertise in RAI can come from a variety of professional, academic, and operational experiences, and we value candidates who bring depth in ethics, AI, and policy—even if your background does not align perfectly with each item.

• 8 years IT experience, including 5 years in AI.

• 2 years in cybersecurity, human factors, ethics, and policy.

• 2 years designing and running RAI tabletop exercises.

• 2 years conducting RAI gap analyses for the DoD.

• 5 years writing DoD RAI policy.

• 2 years coordinating DoD-wide bodies such as the RAI Working Council.

• Experience working directly with DoD stakeholders at the senior policy level.

• Track record of publishing, briefing, or advising on Responsible AI, ethics, or policy.

• Ability to navigate both technical AI challenges and policy/governance frameworks in defense contexts.

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