Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C++, Data oriented design- DoD, Deep Learning, Effective communication skills, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming

Job Description

Our AI-enhanced Discovery and Decisions department has a need for a Lead Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer with a passion for AI and expertise in applying AI to augment and improve human decision making. We are specifically looking for talent in machine learning (including deep learning), and one or more of the following technical areas: decision science, human machine teaming, large language models, cognitive science, AI testing and evaluation, multi-agent systems, knowledge-based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, and ontologies.

As a Lead Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer, you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of problems, leading and working in interdisciplinary teams. Your experience will allow you to:

• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential, mission-critical decisions.
• Assess the adequacy and maturity of existing AI-focused R&D programs and shape their technical and programmatic direction.
• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen the nation’s growing artificial intelligence capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on and lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement Al that can help solve wicked problems.
• Apply modern engineering techniques to develop decision support software prototypes.
• Propose and execute novel, cutting-edge research in Al-enhanced decision systems.
• Evaluate Al solutions against sponsor requirements and produce actionable recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering discipline related to artificial intelligence.
• 8+ years impactful experience in Al-relevant fields, such as machine learning, deep learning, multi-agent systems, planning, and large language models.

• Demonstrated ability to articulate challenges in high-stakes decision making with AI and identify gaps.
• A keen interest in learning about and rapidly responding to new problems across a variety of domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences.
• Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, and systems.
• Ability to function as a leader of cross-functional teams.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance (e.g., DoD Secret).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in computer science or engineering discipline related to artificial intelligence.
• Track record of successful deployment of AI-enhanced decision systems that have been used by key decision makers.
• Experience with testing and evaluation of AI systems, explainable AI, or AI fairness and bias assessment.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret

Work Location Type: Hybrid

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