Technology Architect Fellow - AI Enablement
Company: In-Q-Tel
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description In-Q-Tel In-Q-Tel is an
Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.
EOE/M/F/disability/vets Technology Architect Fellow - AI Enablement
US-VA-McLean Job ID: 2025-1425 Type: Intern of Openings: 1
Category: Technology Consulting IQT Overview The Technology
Architect Fellow will assist IQT staff in working with innovative
startup companies to accelerate the adoption of capabilities with
IQT’s mission partners. They will work in the AI Enablement
practice, helping to cover technologies such as Generative AI,
Agentic AI, Enterprise Software, novel Data, and the underlying
software infrastructure stack. They will also assist in developing
thought leadership that will help inform both IQT and government
partners on topics related to AI and its disruptive path on their
national security mission. This is an excellent opportunity for
those interested in the startup ecosystem, venture capital, and the
national security space. *Applications will start being reviewed in
November* Responsibilities - Assess frontier capabilities and
companies in AI for impact and relevance to the national security
mission. - Develop strategies for evaluating AI systems such as
models and AI agents. - Support the development of technical
assessment reports and AI system requirements specifications. -
Support technical due diligence of innovative AI startups for use
in the national security mission. - Support discussions and
presentations with mission partners on AI-related technical issues.
- Participate in technical oversight of projects with startups,
support discussions around use cases, deployment considerations,
and adoption, and craft these projects into deals. Anticipated
Projects: - Lead or contribute to an assessment of frontier AI
capabilities for the national security mission. - Review technical
problem statements and use cases from government partners and
identify AI capabilities to meet these mission needs. - Participate
in discussions with AI-focused startup companies, supporting the
technical vetting and due diligence process for potential
investments. Qualifications - Due to contractual reasons, U.S.
Citizenship is required - Experience with software, such as through
the software development lifecycle, operations, product, or through
enterprise rollouts. - Experience in evaluating AI systems such as
models and agentic workflows is a plus. - Candidate for a graduate
degree, in computer science, machine learning, or related
engineering or science discipline. - Ability to perform research in
both technical disciplines and startup companies. - Ability to
communicate complex AI subjects to technical and non-technical
audiences. - Strong writing skills, with experience in AI technical
writing and proposal writing. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. PM22
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Keywords: In-Q-Tel, Montgomery Village , Technology Architect Fellow - AI Enablement, IT / Software / Systems , Mc Lean, Maryland
