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Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) in secure, hardened Generative AI to support the Test Resource Management Center's operation of the Artificial Intelligence Digital Engineering Test Laboratory (AIDETL) in Augusta, Georgia. This role will be pivotal in developing the next generation of government AI Test & Evaluation professionals for the Department of War. The Subject Matter Expert - GenAI serves as the authoritative voice on all matters related to the secure deployment, configuration, and optimization of Generative AI solutions within the AIDETL's operational environment. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with good interpersonal skills and the willingness to mentor interns. In addition, the candidate must possess an intimate understanding of the Generative AI field, including large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic AI architectures, and secure AI governance frameworks.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

Serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert on secure, hardened Generative AI for the AIDETL Interns and staff, providing authoritative guidance on AI strategy, architecture, policy, and implementation aligned with the AIDETL's mission objectives.
• Providing expert-level training, workshops, and briefings to AIDETL Interns on Generative AI concepts, secure AI best practices.
• Architect, develop, and demonstrate advanced Generative AI Agents, plugins, and automated workflows using Python, Claude Code, OpenClaw, and related frameworks.
• Advising on and enforce security hardening practices for all Generative AI deployments, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and all applicable federal security standards.
• Evaluating emerging Generative AI models, tools, and techniques, including but not limited to large language models, multimodal AI, and agentic frameworks, and provide actionable recommendations for secure integration into various environments.
• Developing and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architectures, security plans, standard operating procedures, and best practice guides tailored to operational and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity, IT operations, data science, and mission stakeholders, to integrate Generative AI solutions into existing systems and infrastructure securely and effectively.
• Stay at the forefront of the Generative AI field, continuously monitoring advancements in AI safety, alignment, prompt engineering, secure coding practices, and government AI policy to maintain subject matter authority.
• Implementing best practices for code quality, security (including strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, data exfiltration, and model manipulation), and performance optimization across all AI solutions.
• Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code with an unwavering focus on security, data privacy, and compliance with all relevant customer's data handling requirements.
• Assisting in AIDETL curriculum development.

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• Secret clearance required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in software engineering, AI/ML, cybersecurity, or a closely related technical discipline; at least 2 years of focused experience in Generative AI technologies and secure AI deployment preferred.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in the Generative AI landscape, including large language models (e.g., Claude, GPT-series, open-source models), prompt engineering, RAG architectures, fine-tuning, and agentic AI frameworks.
• Proficiency in coding with Python and practical experience utilizing Claude Code and OpenClaw technologies to build, test, and deploy secure AI solutions.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements, including but not limited to FedRAMP High.
• Ability to communicate complex Generative AI concepts clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government leadership and interns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to own initiative execution from start to finish, adapting to evolving AIDETL curriculum needs and mission priorities.
• Must have the ability to work from the AIDETL location on an as-needed basis, up to and including daily, with a willingness to travel as needed to meet mission objectives.

• Experience working within or supporting government customers or defense industrial base environments is preferred.

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

• 10% travel primarily to Academic institutions, but also to cyber and physical ranges or industry events

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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