Artificial Intelligence Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

## Artificial Intelligence Threat Analyst (MASTTF)Applylocations: UBalt Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101973**Job Posting:**JR101973 Artificial Intelligence Threat Analyst (MASTTF) (Open)**Department:**UBalt CPSI Grants & Projects, PM**Position Type:**Regular**Open Date:**06-30-2026**Close Date:**$90,000 - $100,000**Job Description:**The Artificial Intelligence Threat Analyst, Maryland Artificial Intelligence & Synthetic Media Threats Task Force (MASTTF) is a full-time position located at the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) within the Artificial Intelligence Threats Division, MASTTF / Threats Intelligence Branch. This position supports public safety, government, and private sector customers by identifying, creating and sharing relevant and actionable intelligence and information, through assessments, bulletins, briefings and/or investigative support. This position supports the entirety of the MCAC, by identifying, creating and sharing relevant and actionable intelligence information, briefings, and investigative support from various sources, along with assigned tasks associated with statistical terrorism intelligence data involving artificial intelligence threats. Due to the nature of the work in this position, the candidate may be required to pass a drug screening test and may be required to be able to obtain or maintain a government-issued top-secret security clearance. Candidate is required to pass a criminal background check.**Key Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks****Research Activities*** Research, compile, organize, and analyze intelligence and information and produce assessments, bulletins, maps, charts and specialized reports to assist law enforcement, homeland security, government and private sector customers in securing and protecting persons, infrastructures or organizations* Evaluate information and intelligence products from local, regional, national and international reporting for dissemination to public safety partners* Prepare graphs, charts, maps and other illustrative products for visual presentation of data* Identify and research intelligence needs/trends/patterns related to criminal, miss/diss/mal information, activities, and organizational use of Artificial Intelligence* Assist the Director, MASTTF with the creation of policies, procedures, and protocols as necessary* Serve as an author for MASTTF Situational Awareness Bulletins, Threat Assessments, Snapshot, and other formal products* Draft documents for classification by various federal intelligence communities* Attend and conduct unclassified and classified briefings at the discretion of the Director, MASTTF* Collaborate with appropriate federal, state, local, and non-governmental entities to develop relevant key intelligence questions (KIQs) and standing information needs (SINs) for the State of Maryland.* Collect, identify, categorize, and index suspected synthetic or augmented media from allied law enforcement agencies.* Analyze synthetic and augmented media to generate investigative leads for allied law enforcement agencies.* Identify, assess, and report on emerging trends in capabilities and use of AI tools.**Liaison/Outreach Activities*** Collaborate with appropriate federal, state, local, and non-governmental entities to develop relevant key intelligence questions (KIQs) and standing information needs (SINs) for the State of Maryland.* Develop and maintain information sharing relationships related to artificial intelligence tools and capabilities.* Partner with other state, local and federal government agency to develop outreach, liaison, and training programs.* Develop and deliver briefings and other outreach materials supporting the mutual sharing of information and intelligence related to artificial intelligence tools and capabilities.* Attend meetings of law enforcement and first responders to ensure that the groups are informed on current/emerging threats and to encourage sharing of suspected synthetic or augmented media with the MCAC.* Develop relationships with Subject Matter Experts in the various artificial intelligence and first responder communities to support MCAC analysis.**Continuing Education, Training and Conferences*** Attend continuing education/training opportunities supporting maintenance and advancement of analytical tradecraft and technical skills and knowledge.* Remain current with all necessary intelligence analysis systems and procedures.* AI as an advancing technology, field of study, and growing core function in business operations at an exceptional rate, the analyst needs to maintain continuous awareness and training to able be to keep pace with AI development, research, and utilization.**Required Education and Experience****Education:** Bachelor’s degree or higher in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science, engineering, mathematics or a closely related field.**Experience:**Three years of experience in intelligence analysis, data science, and in an Integrated Development Environment; proficient in Python or SQL**Preferred Education and Experience****Education:** Master’s degree or higher in intelligence, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, law enforcement, business/public administration, STEM, data science, computer engineering, or closely related field.**Experience:** Experience in conducting outreach, liaison, training, analysis and reporting that supports intelligence analysis regarding artificial intelligence and AI-generated synthetic and augmented media; Visual Studio Code experience; experience with developing Artificial Intelligence technology; experience conducting law enforcement investigations and research.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of classified and open source research and data analysis methods and techniques* Knowledge of the Intelligence Cycle and Criminal Investigations* Knowledge in the collection, analyzing, and dissemination of criminal intelligence information* Familiarity with statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel or SSPS software* Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI)* Experience working with federal, state and local law enforcement databases* Demonstrated knowledge of open source intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.* Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.* Proficiency using Integrated Development Environments* Proficiency in Python* Familiarity with machine learning frameworks TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch* Familiarity with the artificial intelligence developer and research communities* Experience with prompt engineering and generative artificial intelligence models* Strong written and oral communication skills.* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide range and number of audiences* Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.* Ability to work extended hours as necessary.* Ability to collect, assemble, analyze, and evaluate evidence, statistics, and other pertinent information to draw logical conclusions in order to effectively solve crimes.* Ability to prepare graphs, charts, tables, maps, and other illustrative devices from collected data or visual presentations* Ability to effectively communicate both in oral and written form* Ability to understand and follow directives, instructions, and standard operating procedures**Due to the nature of the work in this position, the candidate may be required to pass a drug screening test and may be required to be able to obtain or maintain a government-issued top-secret security clearance. Candidate is required to pass a criminal background check.****\*\*Employee will be required to work outside of normal duty hours including weekends and holidays or on call during outages, upgrades, significant or special events and during crises or high-level investigations related to terrorism and criminal activities.****\*\*Employee works in an office environment and must be able to stand, bend, and squat; able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as it pertains to files, supplies, personal office equipment, computers, etc.**This position is classified as an Essential Position and the employee is classified as an Essential Employee.We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, life, prescription, and dental plans, tuition remission benefits, paid leave (22 days of annual, 15 days of sick, 3 days of personal, and 14-15 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here. #J-18808-Ljbffr