Sr. AI/ML Consultant

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Sr. AI/ML Consultant will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in AI/ML research for the Department of Defense. As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies. You will maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
Master’s degree in STEM field
THREE (3) or more years’ experience in AI/ML; including but not limited to:
Experience developing, testing, deploying, or characterizing experimental AI systems in an R&D environment
Experience with logic and reasoning in the field of Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, including Knowledge Graphs
Experience with Large Language Models, Natural Language Processing, and AI-based agent communication protocols
Experience transitioning products and/or capabilities to stakeholders
Experience authoring, editing, and proofreading technical papers, presentations, reports, and program plans for both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience meeting target milestones, timelines, and budgets for projects and programs
Doctorate/PhD degree may be used in lieu of required years' experience

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
Doctorate/PhD degree in a STEM field with zero years of professional experience
Experience performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities
Experience developing or managing programs/projects related to AI/ML
Experience leading and coordinating teams of different experience and technical backgrounds
Prior experience working with DARPA
Demonstrated engagement with the AI research community through publications in, or consistent attendance at AI conferences, e.g. Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), Conference and Workshop on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS), etc.
Experience with AI interpretability, control, or robustness
Knowledge of the DoD program/project development process
Experience in transitioning products and or capabilities to DoD-stakeholders
Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team atmosphere
Possession of outstanding attention to detail
Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs
Assisting with the management of current programs
Facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend