Senior AI/ML Project Management Consultant

Job Description
Senior AI/ML Consultant

Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship Required; Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

Period of Performance:
6 months (Possible extension based on performance)

Employment Type:
Open to W2 and C2C

Application Deadline:
Must apply before July 26th

Certification Required:
PMP, PMI-ACP, CBAP, or similar certification

Position Summary
The Federal Reserve Board's Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) is establishing an AI Lab to explore and implement generative AI and machine learning solutions. We are looking for an AI/ML Consultant to support the AI Lab Director by anchoring the lab's requirements gathering, project coordination, governance activities, and stakeholder engagement. This role serves as the bridge between technical data scientists and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering and Business Analysis

• Evaluate and analyze business requirements from DCCA staff, leadership, and end-user needs for AI/ML solutions
• Translate business requirements into structured functional specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Work directly with economists, bank examiners, policy analysts, and attorneys to elicit, refine, and document requirements
• Evaluate and advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts, and priorities for AI/ML initiatives
• Conduct gap analysis and business process improvement assessments
• Develop process flow diagrams, use cases, mockups, and workflow documentation

Agile Project Management and Coordination

• Direct and facilitate agile processes for AI Lab projects using Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies
• Coordinate development timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across AI/ML projects
• Manage project roadmaps, action plans, and strategic plans for AI Lab initiatives
• Break down complex AI/ML initiatives into manageable epics, features, and user stories
• Facilitate collaboration between data scientists, AI cloud engineers, business stakeholders, and subject matter experts
• Direct and mentor team members on agile best practices and project delivery methodologies
• Utilize project management and tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar)

AI Governance, Compliance, and Documentation

• Direct compliance activities for AI Lab systems, including FISMA documentation, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, and system security plans
• Ensure AI/ML systems comply with federal IT governance frameworks
• Coordinate security assessments, privacy reviews, and compliance audits
• Serve as primary point of contact with the Board's security, privacy, and compliance offices
• Maintain AI Lab system inventory and ensure records are current
• Support data governance activities including data classification, records management, and retention schedule compliance
• Develop and maintain governance policies and standards for responsible AI development

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship per federal contract requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• At least ten years of experience in business analysis, project management, or related roles within technology organizations
• Expert knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Expertise in requirements gathering and business analysis
• Strong experience with federal IT governance and compliance frameworks including FISMA, FedRAMP, privacy requirements (PIAs), and ATO processes
• Project management expertise including demonstrated ability to manage complex technical projects
• Experience with stakeholder management, consulting, and facilitating communication between technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and quality assurance practices
• Experience creating comprehensive documentation including technical specifications, user guides, process flows, and compliance materials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and direct others in solutions delivery, compliance efforts, and project coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in U.S. federal government, particularly in regulatory, supervisory, or policy environments
• Experience with AI/ML project management or supporting data science teams
• Experience supporting or coordinating testing for data science applications or analytics tools
• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks and responsible AI practices
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and understanding of cloud deployment processes
• Experience with process modeling and documentation tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Miro, or similar)
• Understanding of data governance, data privacy regulations, and data management best practices
• Experience in financial services, banking supervision, consumer finance, or regulatory data environments
• Familiarity with test automation concepts and tools
• Experience preparing materials for senior leadership and executives
• PMP, PMI-ACP, CBAP, or similar certifications
• Coursework or certification in information security, privacy, or compliance (CIPP, CISSP, or equivalent)

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time contractor position
• Onsite preferred, but 100% remote work arrangements supported
• Collaborative, innovative team environment focused on exploration and rapid prototyping
• Small team structure requiring versatility and initiative

Company:
System One – A leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors.