AI Researcher

Booz Allen Hamilton • Chantilly, VA

9d • $99,000 - $225,000

About The Position

As an advanced data scientist and researcher on the National Security team, the AI Researcher applies innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning methodologies to support national security missions. The role leads complex data exploration and analytics projects, using expertise in Python, PyTorch, object-oriented programming, model architecture, statistics, and AI/ML. The researcher helps clients and stakeholders understand data and turn mission needs and customer feedback into actionable requirements and results.

The position may involve reverse engineering models, discovering model vulnerabilities, and improving national defense. The researcher also helps guide teams serving missions end to end and can develop professionally through online courses, an expert community, and opportunities to publish peer-reviewed work or present at conferences.

Requirements

• Experience with model attack vectors and techniques such as model inversion.
• Knowledge of model architecture, statistics, and object-oriented programming.
• Ability to translate mission needs and customer feedback into requirements.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with containerization technology such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of reverse engineering or digital forensic analysis.
• Master's degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data exploration and analytics projects.
• Apply AI and machine learning methodologies to national security missions.
• Help clients and stakeholders interpret data and achieve actionable results.
• Translate mission needs and customer feedback into requirements.
• Guide a team serving missions from end to end.
• Contribute to the field through opportunities such as peer-reviewed papers or conference presentations.
• Work on activities such as reverse engineering models, discovering model vulnerabilities, or improving national defense.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values. Employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs, with eligibility for select offerings below that threshold.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior