Job Title: Responsible AI (RAI) Consultant

Location(s): Arlington, VA

Workplace: Onsite

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Responsible AI (RAI) Consultants to support Department of Defense (DoD) Responsible AI (RAI) initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of applied ethics, AI governance, and defense policy, with the ability to translate complex ethical considerations into actionable policies, frameworks, and technical practices. The ideal candidates will bring expertise in both the technical and policy dimensions of Responsible AI, serving as a bridge between AI development teams, cybersecurity experts, and senior DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities include

Designing, leading, and evaluating Responsible AI (RAI) tabletop exercises to assess DoD readiness and risk posture.
Conducting RAI gap analyses and developing actionable recommendations, courses of action, and scoped projects to address capability and process needs.
Writing, reviewing, and advising on DoD RAI policy, ensuring alignment with ethical principles, mission requirements, and national defense priorities.
Coordinating and supporting DoD-wide bodies such as the Responsible AI Working Council, and providing expert input into cross-agency AI ethics discussions.
Advising leadership on human factors, cybersecurity, and data ethics considerations in AI systems and recommending strategies to mitigate ethical risks.
Serving as a trusted ethics and governance advisor, translating complex AI challenges into policy and operational guidance.

Position Requirements

Required Security Clearance: Active TS with SCI eligibility.

Required Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Applied Ethics, AI Ethics, Data Ethics, Political Science, Policy, Government, or a related field. Note: a Master's degree reduces the preferred experience qualifications.

Note to Applicants

If you have strong experience in Responsible AI (RAI) but do not meet every preferred qualification listed below, we still encourage you to apply. We recognize that expertise in RAI can come from a variety of professional, academic, and operational experiences, and we value candidates who bring depth in ethics, AI, and policy—even if your background does not align perfectly with each item.

Preferred Qualifications

8 years IT experience, including 5 years in AI.
2 years in cybersecurity, human factors, ethics, and policy.
2 years designing and running RAI tabletop exercises.
2 years conducting RAI gap analyses for the DoD.
5 years writing DoD RAI policy.
2 years coordinating DoD-wide bodies such as the RAI Working Council.
Experience working directly with DoD stakeholders at the senior policy level.
Track record of publishing, briefing, or advising on Responsible AI, ethics, or policy.
Ability to navigate both technical AI challenges and policy/governance frameworks in defense contexts.

Why apply to this position at Elder Research?

Competitive Salary and Benefits
Important Work / Make a Difference supporting U.S. national security leveraging arguably the most important technology of our time.
Job Stability: Elder Research is not a typical government contractor, we hire you for a career not just a contract.
People-Focused Culture: we prioritize work-life-balance and provide a supportive, positive, and collaborative work environment as well as opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Company Stock Ownership: all employees are provided with shares of the company each year based on company value and profits.

About Elder Research, Inc

People Centered. Data Driven

Elder Research is a fast growing consulting firm specializing in predictive analytics. Being in the data mining business almost 30 years, we pride ourselves in our ability to find creative, cutting edge solutions to real-world problems. We work hard to provide the best value to our clients and allow each person to contribute their ideas and put their skills to use immediately.

Our team members are passionate, curious, life-long learners. We value humility, servant-leadership, teamwork, and integrity. We seek to serve our clients and our teammates to the best of our abilities. In keeping with our entrepreneurial spirit, we want candidates who are self-motivated with an innate curiosity and strong team work.

Elder Research believes in continuous learning and community - each week the entire company attends a “Tech Talk” and each office location provides lunch. Elder Research provides a supportive work environment with established parental, bereavement, and PTO policies. By prioritizing a healthy work-life balance - with reasonable hours, solid pay, low travel, and extremely flexible time off - Elder Research enables and encourages its employees to serve others and enjoy their lives.

Elder Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Elder Research is a Government contractor and many of our positions require US Citizenship.

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