AI Assessment Social Scientist / AI Technical Advisor

AI Assessment Social Scientist / AI Technical Advisor

• Bridgetown, Barbados

AI Assessment Social Scientist / AI Technical Advisor

Location:Bridgetown, Barbados

Remote Work:Yes

Clearance:Secret

Work Status:Full-Time

Travel Requirements:In-country and international travel (TDYs) may be required to support mission.

ATSG is actively seeking candidates for a potential upcoming contract. This position is contingent upon award, and hiring decisions will be finalized once the contract is granted.

Position DescriptionATSG is presently identifying candidates for an AI Assessment Social Scientist / AI Technical Advisor position to support The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at U.S. Embassy Bridgetown.This effort manages a suite of interconnected advisory programs that have measurably strengthened the Eastern Caribbean’s capacity to detect, investigate, and prosecute illicit threats. Implemented through the Regional Security System (RSS) and the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), these initiatives have delivered tangible gains in intelligence sharing, interdiction outcomes, and judicial follow-through across multiple jurisdictions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide interdisciplinary evaluation and advisory support to assess the feasibility, risks, and policy implications of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics tools across IMPACS and RSS systems.

• The consultant will not develop or deploy AI technologies but will evaluate institutional readiness, legal frameworks, and operational impact pathways to guide future responsible adoption.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of partner institutions’ readiness to adopt AI and machine-learning tools in areas such as border screening, digital forensics, and financial-crime analytics.

• Identify policy, legal, and ethical considerations associated with AI deployment, including privacy, data protection, and evidentiary implications.

• Develop a phased AI Integration Roadmap recommending governance structures, training needs, and risk-mitigation controls.

• Deliver written reports and briefings to INL Bridgetown, CARICOM IMPACS, and RSS leadership summarizing findings, opportunities, and limitations.

• Facilitate workshops introducing responsible-AI and data-ethics principles to regional decision-makers.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen

• Master’s degree or higher in social science, public policy, international affairs, data analytics, or a related field.

• Secret Security Clearance

• Experience conducting impact evaluations or applied research in governance, law enforcement, or international development contexts (e.g., UN, U.S. Government, or NGO settings).

• Proven ability to design and apply mixed-methods methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, and field-based data collection).

• Demonstrated background evaluating programs involving technology adoption, data systems, or institutional change management -especially in security and foreign policy sectors.

• Ability to translate between policy, technical, and social-scientific domains; interpret how AI and data systems affect governance, oversight, and security outcomes.

• Experience integrating privacy and legal-safeguard perspectives into technology assessments.

• Knowledge of responsible AI frameworks, data-protection standards, and institutional-readiness assessment models.

• Skilled at preparing impact reports, policy briefs, and technical memos for senior government and multilateral audiences.

• Proven ability to lead consultations, conduct stakeholder interviews, and synthesize complex findings into actionable recommendations.

• Comfortable handling sensitive or law-enforcement-related data under strict confidentiality protocols.

About ATSG

ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same—on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.

ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.

We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies. Application Requirements

• All applications must be submitted in.pdf,.doc, or.docxformat.

• Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation’s Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).

• Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.

• The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.