Strategic Innovation Group

Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) is at the forefront of driving mission-critical technology transformation across the FAA. Our teams support top-down digital transformation efforts that modernize outdated infrastructure, processes, and technology across high-impact programs and agency-wide initiatives.We are seeking a Technology & AI Analyst who wants to build a broad technical foundation while contributing to meaningful work from day one. In this role, you will gain hands-on exposure to software development, artificial intelligence, automation, cloud engineering, requirements analysis, and digital transformation.At SIG, early-career team members are not limited to one narrow function. You will work closely with senior engineers, technical leaders, clients, and other team members to understand problems and help build solutions. You will see how technology initiatives move from identifying a business need through requirements, development, testing, implementation, and adoption.The role also offers opportunities to contribute to the SIG AI Lab, including client-focused AI enablement, internal automation, and applied R&D. As your skills develop, you will have the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects and technical workstreams.SIG's small, collaborative environment gives you the opportunity to work closely with experienced team members, contribute across disciplines, and see the direct impact of your work. For someone who is technically curious and eager to learn, this role provides a strong foundation for a career in digital transformation, application development, AI and automation, cloud technology, and technical leadership.Responsibilities:Contribute hands-on development work, including scripts, automation, integrations, and light application development, in support of the SIG AI Lab and program engineering needsSupport AI Lab initiatives across internal corporate automation, client AI enablement, and applied R&D, with opportunities to take increasing ownership of AI workstreams as skills developSupport cloud engineering efforts, including AWS/Azure environment support, migration documentation, and configuration supportContribute to digital transformation initiatives focused on modernizing legacy infrastructure, systems, and processesGather, document, and validate business and technical requirements with stakeholders and end usersHelp translate business needs and operational challenges into actionable technical solutionsProduce clear technical deliverables, including requirements documents, user stories, process flows, SOPs, and status reportsParticipate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and retrospectives, and manage work items in JIRACollaborate closely with engineers, analysts, clients, and other cross-functional team members throughout the project lifecycleSupport quality assurance, testing, and documentation of system changesTake increasing ownership of deliverables, projects, and technical workstreams as your skills and experience growRequired Qualifications:Education/Experience: Master's degree + 1 year of relevant experience, OR Bachelor's degree + 3 years of relevant experienceDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical fieldMust be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain any required government clearance/suitability determinationHands-on development or scripting ability (Python, PowerShell, or similar); comfort reading and writing code is expectedStrong interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologiesInterest in digital transformation and using technology to solve business and operational challengesStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter mindset with a desire to learn quickly, work collaboratively, and take on increasing ownershipPreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCPExperience with technical writing or requirements gatheringFamiliarity with JIRA and Agile/Scrum methodologies