AI Engineer – SME

Markon

AI Engineer SME providing strategic and operational guidance in AI solutions development for government and defense sectors. Join Markon to impact critical missions across various agencies.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in product management and technical program support within government or defense environments, with a strong understanding of AI concepts and product lifecycle management. Capable of providing strategic guidance while effectively collaborating with technical teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions.

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Active TS/SCI W/ PolygraphProduct ManagementTechnical Program SupportAI Concepts FamiliarityStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementRoadmap PlanningExecution TrackingRequirements ManagementCapability Delivery

Soft Skills

Strategic GuidanceCollaborationEngagement with Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

GovernmentDefenseComplex Enterprise EnvironmentAI-Enabled SolutionsDigital Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational guidance to teams developing AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
Minimum of 18 years with Bachelors Degree, (OR) 15 years experience with Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
Experience in product management, technical program support, capability delivery, or requirements management in a government, defense or complex enterprise environment
Demonstrated ability to work with technical teams building software, data, AI, or digital solutions
Strong understanding of product lifecycle concepts, roadmap planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and execution tracking
Familiarity with AI concepts, terminology, current capabilities, and practical implementation challenges
Ability to advise leadership while also engaging productively with engineers and solution teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays