Data Scientist/ AI Engineer (FOCUS WARGAMING INTEGRATION)

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Data Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are essential elements of NATO's digital transformation, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. These technologies are crucial for building a more adaptive and responsive NATO, ready to meet the challenges of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and a rapidly evolving security landscape. As NATO's command dedicated to future warfare, SACT leads efforts to explore, develop, and integrate latest technologies into military capabilities to transform the Alliance.

NATO has recognized wargaming as a critical enabler for future warfare development. It is essential for planning and decision-making, simulating complex military scenarios to provide strategic, operational, and tactical insights. Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is delivering the wargaming capability for NATO, and it already employs wargaming to understand military challenges and explore new technologies and strategies. ACT aims at refining NATO's understanding and use of wargaming, specifically by integrating AI thus enhancing its capabilities and accelerating AI adoption.

The AI Integrator will be part of the Data Science and AI Team, ACT's new cross-functional and cross-directorate hub for data science, data exploitation and Artificial Intelligence to facilitate collaboration, provide access to resources and expertise, ensuring efficient use of technologies, and seamless integration digital transformation and Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) capability development efforts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the integration of AI in NATO's warfare development efforts, particularly wargaming.

• Collaborate with wargaming experts to identify key areas for AI enhancement.
• Support the development of a roadmap for AI integration into NATO wargaming.
• Implement data collection and analysis methods for wargaming datasets.
• Develop real-time analytics and visualizations to support decision-making during wargaming simulations.
• Support human-machine teaming by integrating AI tools for enhanced collaboration.
• Design and conduct experiments to test AI applications in wargaming scenarios.
• Document and present findings from AI integration experiments.
• Ensure data integrity and security in all AI-related wargaming activities, considering, for example, NATO's Principles of Responsible Use.
• Provide technical guidance to wargaming experts on AI technologies.
• Develop analytical reports summarizing AI-enhanced wargaming exercises.
• Explore AI applications to automate administrative tasks.
• Participate in workshops, conferences, and meetings to stay updated on AI technologies.
• Support training development for NATO personnel on AI in wargaming.
• Develop multimedia content, such as short videos for wargaming scenarios or preparatory materials and explore the use of AI technologies for video generation.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 days per year for meetings, conferences and exercises.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• A University degree in Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, or a related field OR four years minimum professional experience in the area of Data Science, ML, AI within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 5 years in the last 8 years working in data science, machine learning, or AI engineering in a professional environment (not including studies).
• Demonstrated experience (minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years) in integrating AI technologies into practical applications, preferably in simulation or wargaming contexts.
• Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.
• Experience with generative AI models, in particular Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-3 or GPT-4.
• Demonstrated experience (minimum of 3 years in the last 8 years) in data collection, analysis, and visualization using tools such as Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Understanding of wargaming principles and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing AI-related projects, including planning, execution, and (analytical) reporting.
• Experience in multimedia content such as short videos for educational or preparatory purposes, with a willingness to explore AI technologies for content generation.
• Knowledge of data security principles and best practices.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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