What Government Agencies Need to Know When Hiring AI Experts

Discover how I bring AI expertise to government contracting. Learn what agencies should look for in AI experts, including security compliance, communication skills, and change management. Find out why proper AI expertise requires specialized knowledge of government protocols and how the right expert can transform your agency's operations while ensuring security standards are met.

Shea Johnson

4/5/20253 min read

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Ms. Shea Johnson in the Government Contracting World

If you are looking for an AI expert who can deliver in the government contracting space, then you are in the right place.

My AI Journey and Expertise

I started using AI about two years ago. As A.I began to explode, my knowledge and experience working one-on-one with business owners and introducing A.I into the business world began to explode too.

I never thought I'd be bringing AI and my expertise to the government contracting sector, yet here I am.

What Government Agencies Should Look for in an AI Expert

I wanted to point out a couple of important things to someone who may be sitting at a desk within a government agency, wondering exactly what an AI expert would do if they were to bring these services to the government contracting sector.

First things first: Finding the right AI expert is crucial for success. It's important to work with someone who didn't just take a class, but has experience with the trial and error of using not just one tool, but many tools. The right expert understands which tools prioritize user data privacy and security compliance.

And which tools outperform each other at very common or specialized tasks.

Your AI partner needs more than just knowledge of implementing AI into an organization. They must understand the rules and security protocols within that organization as well.

Security Considerations for AI in the Government Sector

For example, there are tools that allow you to build software without using code, but a government agency cannot use such tools because the security is too weak for that approach.

Instead, if a government agency is looking to deploy software that is fully AI-capable, they would need to recruit a backend team that knows how to build this specialized software from scratch so they can put the proper security measures in place.

The Importance of Clear Communication

Another crucial factor is communication.

We're talking about new terminology here. And since the AI explosion is fairly recent, you will encounter certain jargon thrown around like "input," "output," "prompting," "large language model," "diffusion model," or comparisons between different chatbots. You need an expert who knows how to communicate these concepts to people who have never heard those terms before.

You need someone who can not only do the job but help you understand what you are paying for and the value you are receiving. A consultant who knows their industry so well that you are 100% satisfied—not just with the finished product but with the experience from the time you met until the time your service or product was delivered.

Training and Change Management for Government Teams

Your AI expert should have the ability to work alongside and train various personality types when it comes to helping staff and/or team members ease into the ideas and concepts of AI. This is because some people need help understanding the progression, adaptation, and vision that serves the best interests of the company.

You want to work with an AI expert who is compassionate and optimistic, since there are still inevitable impacts AI is causing in the workforce today like consolidation and job loss.

Why Choose Shea Johnson for Your Government AI Needs

I say all of this to emphasize that if you are looking for a subcontractor or prime contractor to help bring AI to your government agency, then you have found them.

Not only am I an expert at strategy and AI integration/implementation, but I am an even more impressive, passionate leader and instructor in the process.

I was one of the first one million users to use ChatGPT within 30 days after its release, and I have been using it ever since.

If you are in the government contracting sector looking for an AI expert as well as a strategist and instructor, I invite you to head over to my government contracting page.

There, you can fill out a form or contact me immediately using the contact information I have listed.

Best,

Shea