MANTECH seeks a highly motivated, career and client-oriented Senior Policy Analyst (Artificial Intelligence) to join our Data and AI Practice and support a client in Columbia, MD. This is a full-time job at the client site.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the development and implementation of AI policies and doctrine for the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of emerging AI technologies, including Generative AI, Quantum AI, and Explainable AI, and their policy implications.
• Collaborate with government leads and AI Task Forces to align AI policies across for client organizations.
• Develop and maintain flexible policy frameworks that adapt to the changing AI landscape and adjust for changes in Federal legislative or executive policy or regulation.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on AI policy matters to various stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulations related to AI. Understand the impact any state-level legislation may have on clients.
• Contribute to the development of white papers, reports, and presentations on AI policy issues.
• Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and other events related to AI policy.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public policy, law, or computer science, and 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, applications, and ethical considerations.
• Knowledge of the National Security community and its missions
• Knowledge of Federal legislative and regulatory processes related to AI.
• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret with Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a related field.
• Experience working directly with the Department of Defense
• Experience developing or implementing AI policies within the IC.
• Deep understanding of national security issues related to AI.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex policy issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Physical Requirements:

• This role involves delivering presentations at client locations, primarily at Columbia, MD.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%