Associate Research Director - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data oriented design- DoD, Machine learning techniques, Mathematical modeling

Job Description

Two Six Technologies is seeking an Associate Research Director - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Researching and applying cutting-edge techniques for extracting Information from an ever-growing data environment is increasingly fundamental for new and emerging National Security capabilities being developed, tested, and deployed by the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and other National Security organizations. Two Six Technologies is seeking an AI/ML/Data Science leader to grow our sponsored research portfolio with DARPA and other research organizations, cultivate our talented Data Scientists and AI/ML research team, and work with technical leaders to set the strategic direction for our AI/ML/Data Science portfolio to increase our impact for National Security.

Responsibilities:

• Working with technical leaders to set strategic direction for AI/ML/Data Science R&D project portfolio
• Cultivating relationships with DARPA Program Managers and other customers
• Identifying new R&D opportunities and overseeing capture
• Cultivating our AI/ML/Data Science talent team, identifying/hiring new team members and line management of key contributors
• Technical marketing of Two Six Technologies’ AI/ML/Data Science services and capabilities to new and existing Government clients

Requirements:

• A four-year degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical domain
• Ten or more years of professional experience in R&D Leadership
• Past performance as a Principal Investigator on fast-paced, innovation-driven, advanced technology R&D projects for Government clients
• Proven track record of capturing Government R&D contracts/programs
• DoD and/or IC domain experience and knowledge

Nice to have:

• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical domain
• Experience as a Principal Investigator for a DARPA program
• Experience serving as a line manager for a team of scientists and engineers
• Experience leading and cultivating cohesion for geographically distributed teams
• Academic and/or industry publications in relevant fields
• Experience with agile software development practices
• Experience developing AI/ML solutions and products
• Experience with the full research lifecycle (proposal to publication/transition) or the software development lifecycle (from concept to prototype and production)
• Proven experience leading rapidly growing teams
• An active security clearance

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accomodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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EOE, including disability/vets.