AI Adoption Specialist with Security Clearance

Job Title: AI Adoption Specialist
Location: Langley Air Force Base Clearance: Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility
Contact: The AI Adoption Specialist provides embedded, hands-on support to accelerate the integration and operational use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and AI-adjacent tools across Air Combat Command (ACC) HQ A3 staff located at JBLE, and virtually to ACC Directorates and Branches as directed.

This is a practitioner-first role: the incumbent works alongside mission personnel, learns their workflows, identifies practical AI/RPA opportunities, and builds user proficiency through applied instruction and collaborative solution development. Deep subject-matter expertise is not required; practical, applied proficiency and the ability to foster cultural adoption are essential. The AI Adoption Specialist serves as a trusted advisor and enabler, ensuring AI and RPA tools are effectively identified, prototyped, integrated, and sustained within daily operations.

The role emphasizes user engagement and mission-driven technical support across ACC in both classified and unclassified environments. Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development of long-term strategic plans for AI/RPA integration across ACC directorates and wings.
• Collect and synthesize data to inform AI/RPA adoption strategies and measure mission impact.
• Coordinate AI/RPA integration activities across multiple functional areas and units.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support AI/RPA integration.
• Identify AI/RPA opportunities through direct observation of workflows and user engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of AI/RPA tools and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Provide applied, hands-on training to users on AI/RPA tools in ACC mission-relevant contexts.
• Provide technical advisory support on AI/RPA integration, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, data governance, and classification requirements.
• Support the prototyping, testing, and transition of AI/RPA solutions into sustained operations.
• Translate technical AI/RPA concepts into ACC mission-relevant guidance for operational users. Additional Core Tasks
• Assist in the development of training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and user guides for AI/RPA tools.
• Coordinate with the AI/RPA Solutions Architect to conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements.
• Facilitate user-driven innovation challenges (e.g., solution-a-thons, ideation workshops).
• Maintain knowledge repositories and update materials based on user feedback and evolving tool capabilities.
• Participate in governance bodies, technical exchanges, and working groups related to AI/RPA adoption. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of AI, RPA, and machine learning concepts and their operational application in DoD/IC mission contexts.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, and records management policies applicable to DoD networks (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, AFSCI).
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force AI ethical principles, data strategies, and governance structures.
• Knowledge of IT integration and secure network operations across classified and unclassified environments.
• Knowledge of performance measurement, KPIs, and mission outcome evaluation.
• Knowledge of Air Force information security, OPSEC, and CUI handling requirements.
• Knowledge of enterprise AI and RPA platforms (e.g., Ask Sage and other DoW-derived tools, e.g., Envision). Core Skills • Skill in delivering hands-on, mission-relevant instruction to technical and non-technical users.
• Skill in identifying practical AI/RPA use cases through direct observation and user engagement.
• Skill in prototyping and testing AI/RPA solutions in operational environments.
• Skill in translating complex technical concepts into actionable, user-friendly guidance.
• Skill in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.