Data and AI Integration Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Responsibilities:

The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 established the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) as an independent authority within NTIA under the Department of Commerce, charging it with building, deploying, and operating a Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). FirstNet provides emergency responders with a dedicated nationwide high-speed broadband network to increase collaboration between emergency responders, helping to save lives, solve crimes, and keep communities safer. The network fulfills a fundamental need of the public safety community and a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission, enabling local, state, territory, tribal, and federal emergency responders to communicate during natural disasters, security threats, or other emergencies.

Position Overview

This position requires data and AI management expertise to support FirstNet Authority's oversight of the development, deployment, and operation of the NPSBN, a nationwide mobile broadband network comprised of 4G/LTE, and 5G technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust data management frameworks to include but not limited to SQL databases to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of enterprise data across mobile network environments. Responsibilities include developing and enforcing data governance policies, implementing secure data storage and transmission protocols.
• Integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to enhance cybersecurity V&V capabilities. This includes leveraging AI-platforms such as the Palantir Foundry (currently in use by the FirstNet Authority). Ensure that all AI integrations adhere to ethical guidelines, maintain transparency, and support explainability of automated decisions. Provide documentation, training, and continuous improvement strategies to sustain data quality and AI-enabled security capabilities.
• Support a variety of data analytics activities for improving oversight of the NPSBN and verification and validation of program deliverables. This includes:
• Analyze complex structured and unstructured data. Enrich data using both internal and externally sourced data. Employ advanced data science principles, including state-of-the-art techniques as appropriate (e.g., machine learning, artificial intelligence) to develop compelling stories.
• Perform a wide variety of analytics tasks, such as link, pattern, statistical, behavioral, and geospatial analysis.
• Identify unobvious relationships within the data.
• Identify data gaps within existing program deliverables and opportunities for the addition of new data attributes.
• Perform other analytical functions as requested by the FirstNet Authority.

Required Qualifications:

• Expert in the data and AI management field with 9+ years of experience in database management and AI/ML models and database systems, have substantial knowledge in designing, implementing, and optimizing relational and NoSQL databases as well as a proven ability to integrate AI/ML models with database systems.
• Strong experience in database performance tuning, indexing strategies and query optimization for large-scale systems.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with data pipelines and ETL tools, proficiency in SQL, Python and at least one additional programming language.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with cloud-based database services and experience with API development and integration for AI-driven applications.
• Proven understanding of data governance, security compliance and privacy regulations.
• Strong professional, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to create technical documents for various audiences
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust.
• US Citizenship  

Level 2

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (telecommunications, computer science, cybersecurity, or related discipline)
• Minimum 9+ years of experience related experience 
• Comepnsation: $86,800 - $173,000

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working within telecommunications initiatives 
• Experience with mobile wireless network architecture critical design reviews
• Knowledge of wireless network coverage and capacity planning, and network build, operations, and management
• Proficiency with software and tools, e.g., InfoVista's Planet tool, MapInfo and ESRI Arc-GIS, Tableau, Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, SharePoint, PowerApps, Power BI), Telecommunication drive test postprocessing tools (Accuver's XCAL, Rohde and Schwarz tools), Microsoft SharePoint, Lists, Forms, and MS Teams Integration
• Experience with nationwide public safety communications programs or projects
• Certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP)

Overview:

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

 

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

 

Why Work at Noblis

 

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

 

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

 

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards:

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

 

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range: USD $127,100.00 - USD $198,575.00 /Yr.