The Opportunity

We’re looking for skilled engineers to help drive advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) research for the Department of Defense.  Our clients are pursuing revolutionary advancements in applications of AI/ML techniques well beyond the state-of-the-art. The ideal candidate will not only have technical experience in this area, but will also have experience in managing the execution of technical projects and programs.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical consultant to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), helping to oversee the creation and execution of advanced government-funded research and development programs in AI/ML applications. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to identify program goals and metrics that will enable mission success. 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. This position will require travel of up to 10% of the time within the U.S., when necessary to accommodate client needs and is based in Arlington, VA.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• Experience with authoring, editing, and proofreading technical papers, presentations, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience with meeting target milestones, timelines, and budgets for projects or programs

• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience with developing or analyzing AI/ML algorithms, Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience with developing or analyzing AI/ML algorithms, or Doctorate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with developing or analyzing other non-generative AI/ML algorithms and applications

• Experience with prompt engineering

• Experience with interpretability and human understanding

• Experience with knowledge management best practices, processes, and tools

• Experience with performing or supporting government-sponsored research activities

• Experience with managing programs or projects across various stages of their life cycle

• Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team environment

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.