Special Assistant (AI)

TL;DR

Special Assistant (AI): Supporting the Director of the Autonomy Division within the CDAO by managing strategic engagements, division operations, and cross-functional coordination with an accent on AI and autonomous systems. Focus on distilling complex technical hurdles of computer vision and agentic systems into actionable communications for senior leadership.

Location: Must be based in Falls Church, VA (On-site)

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm supporting national security and defense initiatives.

What you will do

• Manage division activities and ensure strategic objectives are met in a dynamic environment.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Autonomy Division and the CDAO Front Office.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, memos, and white papers for senior General/Flag Officer leadership.
• Coordinate with external organizations, including military services, combatant commands, and research laboratories.
• Facilitate strategic partnerships with industry vendors focused on autonomy.
• Support long-range strategic planning and align division efforts with broader AI/ML strategies.

Requirements

• US citizenship required.
• Active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or executive support.
• Knowledge of DoW organizational structures, administrative processes, and communication protocols.
• Conversant in current AI, ML, Agentic systems, and Autonomy capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior executive-level consumption.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting senior-level offices in the DoW or Intelligence Community.
• Understanding of DoW acquisition, budgeting, and requirements generation processes.
• Knowledge of rapid acquisition pathways like Middle Tier of Acquisition or OTA agreements.