ARPA-H AI/Cybersecurity SME - Military Veterans
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ARPA-H AI/Cybersecurity SME
Amentum is looking for experienced personnel to expand our healthcare technology development support capabilities at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).
Founded in 2022, ARPA-H is a Federal research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs - ranging from the molecular to the societal - to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H advances high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity to develop solutions to society's most challenging health problems.
Amentum is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Artificial Intelligence / Cybersecurity Subject Matter Experts supporting leadership personnel at a Federal or State agency or major private sector company. In this position, candidates will play a critical role in supporting ARPA-H programs by leveraging deep AI/ Cybersecurity expertise to provide expert guidance and technical leadership on advanced technology development efforts. You will work closely with ARPA-H leadership and collaborate with top researchers in government and industry.
Responsibilities:
- Advise ARPA-H leadership and program teams on all AI/cybersecurity-related activities
- Establish and implement cybersecurity principles for AI systems and applications within ARPA-H
- Develop and maintain an AI Risk Management Guide to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks
- Advise on the implementation of AI cybersecurity requirements, guidance, and best practices across ARPA-H programs
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on AI/cybersecurity strategies
- Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the AI/cybersecurity landscape
- Contribute to the development and delivery of AI/cybersecurity training and awareness programs
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field
- 10 years of experience in AI/Cybersecurity or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in both cybersecurity and AI
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management principles, and AI technologies
- Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust US Government Clearance.
Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Experience working with government agencies and research institutions
- Familiarity with healthcare data privacy and security regulations (e.g., HIPAA)
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity and AI (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH)
- ARPA-H experience
- Other ARPA agency (DARPA, IARPA, ARPA-E, etc.) experience
- National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or Department of Defense (DoD) experience
- Experience in a R&D environment
The ARPA-H campus is located in McPherson Square in Washington DC. Hybrid and telework options are likely but residence within Washington, DC metropolitan area is desired.
Amentum offers a competitive total compensation package, including multiple healthcare options, a 401K with no vesting period for company matching, and 10 federal holidays.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.
Arlington, VA
Amentum brings industry-best expertise, processes, and technology to ensure the availability and reliability of our Government and commercial clients’ vital facilities and equipment. We apply our culture of excellence to operate, maintain, and manage your global assets and complex supply chains to meet modern challenges at home and abroad. You get the confidence that comes from a partner with on a century-long heritage of unrelenting dedication to our clients’ missions across the DoD, civilian agencies, and the IC.
We are looking for skilled Veterans interested in continuing your career in aviation, global logistics, IT and Network support, and also unmanned systems.
We currently have positions open nationwide and globally to include: Kuwait, Iraq, and other overseas locations!
Amentum’s skilled workforce lives with outcomes rather than just works on them. Our employees hold the most sought-after certifications in the industry, including Program Management Professional (PMP), IT/Cyber, ITIL, and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Our teams who maintain and modify vehicles, aircraft, and weapons systems work within disciplined environments certified to AS9001D, ISO 9001:2015, AS9110B, and AS9100C standards.
Whether it’s managing facilities supporting the IC’s classified missions, operating UAVs that protect our soldiers, or maintaining military equipment at remote bases abroad, Amentum has the experience, passion, and commitment to meet your critical needs.
What happens after I apply?
First, you will want to ensure your RecruitMilitary profile is up to date, and you also have the most up to date resume to provide. Once you apply for the role you will be re-directed to complete your employment application on Amentum's career site. Once you complete that application a recruiter will review your skills and qualifications and reach out to you about the role as appropriate.