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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Artificial Intelligence Advisor - **Company:** KeyLogic, LLC - **Location:** Morgantown, WV, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Decision Support Systems, Machine Learning, Scientific Computating, Digital Twin, Large Language Models, Model Validation, Machine Learning Operations, Databricks - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8768130/senior-artificial-intelligence-advisor ## About the Role Part strategist, part technologist, part business developer in the Energy or R&D sectors. A visionary who sees how AI will reshape the Lab's mission for the coming decade. A collaborative builder who assembles strong teams and partnerships. A trusted advisor to senior leaders. A hands-on expert who can dive into technical discussions with top scientists. A mission-driven innovator committed to advancing U.S. energy and scientific excellence., Bachelor's degree required; Master's or PhD. in Computer/Data Science, Engineering/Applied Math, and/or Scientific Modeling preferred with demonstrated capabilities required in Physical/Fundamental Science. 5-10+ years' experience in AI/ML, scientific computing, digital transformation, or advanced analytics. 5- 10+ years leading AI/ML projects with executive or senior stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and develop new business opportunities within federal R&D, government, or scientific institutions. Experience supporting DOE, National Laboratories, ARPA-E, DoW, or NSF research programs. Prior work in scientific ML, HPC-AI Integration, digital twins, physics-informed modeling, or computational science. Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and federal compliance standards. Experience developing proposals, capture strategies, and R&D concepts. Understanding of DOE energy systems, materials science, climate/energy analysis, or advanced engineering domains. AI certifications or cloud certifications (e.g. NVIDIA, AWS, Azure, Databricks). Exposure to agile program management and design-thinking methodologies. Ability to synthesize technical depth with strategic vision. Proven success leading teams and managing large, complex programs. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. Comfort operating in mission-driven, highly technical, and ambiguous environments. Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias toward action and building new capabilities. About KeyLogic ## Description KeyLogic is seeking an experienced Senior Artificial Intelligence Advisor to guide artificial intelligence initiatives in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This role will shape how AI enhances scientific discovery, accelerates R&D, modernizes operations, and strengthens mission impact across the complex. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in AI/ML with consulting agility, business development skills, and the ability to envision "art of the possible" applications across scientific domains, advanced energy systems, digital engineering, and laboratory operations. This position balances strategy, execution, technical leadership, and the development of new opportunities that mature into funded programs., Advance AI Strategy and Vision Develop and drive an AI strategy aligned with DOE mission priorities, scientific roadmaps, and future state operating models. Identify high-value AI applications across research, modeling, simulation, energy systems, materials discovery, cyber, facility operations, and mission support. Translate emerging AI technologies (e.g. LLMs, multimodal models, agentic AI, scientific ML, HPC-AI fusion) into actionable pathways that maximize value for the Lab. Shape and Deliver High-Impact AI Initiatives Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing and implementing AI solutions that improve insight generation, scientific productivity, model accuracy, operational efficiency, and decision support. Integrate AI into existing Lab tools, platforms, and workflows to modernize and scale capabilities. Guide technical design, architecture, and research direction for pilots, prototypes, and full-scale solutions. Business Development and Opportunity Advancement Identify, shape, and mature AI-driven opportunities with DOE programs, other national laboratories, academia, and industry partners. Lead the development of concepts, white papers, proposals, and partnership strategies. Drive prioritization of AI investments based on Value, feasibility, mission impact, and risk. Serve as a primary interface with DOE sponsors, advocating for the Lab's AI capabilities and securing new funding. Operationalize Responsible, Scalable AI Establish governance, model risk management, data practices, and responsible AI frameworks tailored to DOE R&D. Support ModelOps/MLOps implementation, ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and long-term sustainability. Champion ethical, secure, and compliant adoption of AI across scientific and operational environments. Team Leadership & Workforce Development Build and lead high-performing teams of AI scientists, engineers, domain experts, and analysts. Mentor staff and grow a scalable internal AI capability that can support diverse mission needs. Coordinate with technical and operational leaders to align talent, resources, and execution plans. Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership Represent the Lab in high-level discussions with DOE leadership, inter-laboratory AI working groups, academia, and industry collaborators. Communicate complex AI topics to technical and non-technical audiences. 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