At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisiton #: 1029 Title: Principal AI Evangelist Clearance: DoD Top Secret Clearance Location: Arlington, VA; Falls Church, VA; Fort Meade, MD; Tampa, FL; Doral, FL; Stuttgart Germany; Colorado Springs, CO; Scott Air Force Base, IL; Omaha, NE; Halawa, HI; Overview: At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. We are currently looking for a Principal AI Evangelist to support our contract with the DRAID CDAO ADA IR Program. As a Principal AI Evangelist at Agile Defense, you will be responsible for leading efforts to promote the adoption and understanding of AI technologies. This role will act as a bridge between technical teams, business leaders, mission stakeholders, and technologists and the broader AI community, to shape how AI transforms industries in support of national defense priorities. Responsibilities/Duties: • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex AI concepts into accessible, real-world value stories • Educate internal stakeholders, partners, and clients about AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations • Build and nurture a community of AI practitioners, developers, and enthusiasts around contract platforms or offerings • Create and deliver compelling presentations, demos, and content showcasing our AI initiatives • Stay current with AI research, tools, and industry trends; provide insights and thought leadership to influence our roadmap • Document and understand organization Data Science (DS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) training programs • Identify Digital Services training gaps, offer trainings to fill those respective gaps • Standardize processes for training on tools developed. • Leverage quantitative and qualitative data to influence design decisions • Provide ongoing tailored and on demand training to organization personnel on the technology stacks • Collaborate with individual organization and stakeholders to gather documentation on local hosting and data architecture relative to AI requirements • Conduct research to identify policies, directorates, stakeholders to design resources to develop feasible, viable and desirable solution through collaboration with engineering teams • Assist CDAO Developers, Data Stewards, Software Architects and Product Managers to produce AI Technology roadmaps • Understand organization integration opportunities, scope requirements, and assess alternatives • Perform continuous discovery and recommend projects for backlog prioritization • Recommend community tools to support Stakeholders and organization AI Development including Wikis, Software Engineering Tools such as Github, forums, and other means • Provide research, modeling, technical analysis, and technical writing support Required Skills/Qualifications : • Expected to possess proficiency in manipulating data for analytical assessments; be proficient with tools and programming languages such as Excel, Python, and SQL. Tools like PowerBI or Tableau are a plus. • Experience with generative AI, LLMs, or enterprise AI platforms • Understanding of the ethical and societal implications of AI • 6+ years of experience with data analytics, data engineering, statistical analysis, or artificial intelligence and machine learning • Experience developing and documenting organizational standards for Data Storage, Data Transformation, and Metadata Management • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction • Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering, or other related technical discipline. Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities