Requisition Number: 20249 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $157,875.00 - $225,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Senior 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Who we are

HII - Mission Technologies Division is seeking an AI/ML Technical Management Consultant to serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), AI/ML portfolio director and technical director to fulfill their mission, leveraging commercial technology to solve Department of Defense strategic problems using AI/ML. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader and technical expert with AI/ML who would like to make a difference for a national mission of critical importance. The AI/ML Technical Management Consultant is responsible for technical diligence and assessments of DIU projects as well as helping drive AI/ML technology and policy across DoD and the rest of government. We desire the position to be based out of Mountain View, CA, or one of DIU's other locations, (Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C.). Travel can be expected up to 25% and the applicant must have the ability to obtain a top secret clearance with access to compartmented information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Technical Advisor in DIU solicitation activities only when a signed NDA is on file. This does not include performing oversight of solicitation activities, voting, or making decisions on solicitation outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise in AI/ML systems capabilities across land, sea, air, cyber, and space including robotics programs and technology, prototype development, and technology transition.
• Provide technical expertise in support of technical meetings, exercises, demonstrations, simulations, and engagements.
• Support the development and execution of the prototypes, including need definition, project planning, prototype implementation, post-prototype assessment, and transition to DoD partners.
• Coordinate implementation and engineering support for AI/ML projects, to include coordinating the solution of relevant technical and programmatic problems and assessing the technical feasibility of commercial solutions.
• Work closely with government partners and commercial vendors as a technical manager facilitating non-traditional and/or traditional vendor relationships throughout the prototype development lifecycle.
• Participate in key intra- and inter-agency meetings and coordinate, collaborate, and drive buy-in with senior government officials, executive leadership, and other high-ranking stakeholders.
• Provide reviews and assessments, analyses of applicable technologies and operational concepts, system requirements, test plans, executions, results, and related technical documentation.
• Participate in milestone reviews, testing, and simulations, as appropriate.
• Support responses to official requests for information and other tasks from government partners and stakeholders.
• Leverage support from subject matter experts to perform independent reviews and detailed technical assessments of commercial technology and their specific applications.  
• Develop or utilize analytical and due diligence tools for the evaluation of potential funding projects.
• Build financial models to assess technology investment decisions and assist in program management of specific funding projects.
• Evaluate and define the need for new or enhanced technology funding solutions and applications and to connect and transition solutions and lead project teams to negotiate and close funding relationships.
• Develop and maintain an overview of portfolio priorities, in-process projects, and portfolio companies and manage overall portfolio performance metrics and analytics.
• Respond to official requests for information and other tasks from internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct technology market research, develop market maps, and DoD investment strategy recommendations to support defense modernization priorities in the DIU AI/ML portfolio.
• Establish and cultivate relevant contacts with key stakeholders in the AI/ML portfolio and work with DoD/Government components to identify and document areas of future interest and need for technologies and products to address DoD strategic priorities.
• Maintain contact with the funded partners to ensure the goals of the projects are met.
• Prepare program updates, white papers, technical papers, briefs, and meeting materials on portfolio programs and projects.

What you need to have:

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience positions of engineering, technical, and/or product development focus.
• Full-stack proficiency in a relevant set of software languages / frameworks (e.g. Python, C++, PyTorch, Tensorflow, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Experience developing AI / analytic models, performing test & evaluation, and deploying them to production.
• Eligible to achieve Top Secret (TS) clearance - US Citizenship required.
• Familiarity with and/or implementation of Responsible AI (RAI) principles.
• Ability to drive big-picture goals while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong project reporting skills with a focus on interdisciplinary communication.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve results without direct reports.

Bonus points for:

• Expert knowledge of current and emerging AI / computing technologies, academics, investors, and companies.
• 10+ years of professional experience positions of engineering, technical, and/or product development focus.
• Demonstrated track record of successful commercial (non-GOV) software development, product and/or project management.
• Skills in understanding complex technology and translating those environments into executable solutions for large organizations (e.g., large companies, DoD, etc.)
• Ability to exercise mature leadership and sound judgment in resolving problems involving multiple stakeholders and equities. 
• Ability to independently collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with junior, senior, technical, and non-technical audiences on complex technical issues both orally and in writing, and to mentor less experienced team members. 

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.