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Cybersecurity career opportunity

Data and AI Risk & Ethics Specialist

Posted by Defense Media Activity

  • Fort Meade, Maryland
  • full-time
  • onsite
  • 10 September 2026

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Job information

Job information
Opportunity profile
EmployerDefense Media Activity
LocationFort Meade, Maryland
Cybersecurity fieldAI & Machine Learning Security
Job specialtyData and AI Risk & Ethics Specialist
Employment typefull-time
Work arrangementonsite
Posted10 September 2026
Application deadline28 September 2026
CompensationUSD 102,415 – USD 133,142
Skills and qualifications
Experience levelmid
Required skillsGeneral Mathematics And Statistics
Visa sponsorshipNo

Job description

This position is part of the War Media Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing and mitigating technical, operational, security, ethical, societal, organizational, and mission-related risks associated with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) systems throughout their lifecycle. As a Data and AI Risk & Ethics Specialist at the GS-1501-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs comprehensive risk assessments of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions to identify technical, operational, societal, organizational, and mission-related risks throughout the AI lifecycle. Develops and implements risk-mitigation strategies to address AI/ML vulnerabilities, data-poisoning threats, bias, model failures, and other identified risks. Establishes quantitative and qualitative methods and metrics for measuring and monitoring AI risks, including sensitivity, specificity, likelihood, confidence levels, and potential consequences. Communicates AI risk-assessment findings and mitigation recommendations to leadership and represents the organization in DoW and interagency Responsible AI meetings, committees, conferences, and working groups. Coordinates with AI developers, privacy officials, cybersecurity personnel, legal experts, and…

Location

Fort Meade, Maryland

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