Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to drive business development for and lead technical program delivery in new R&D projects in AI/ML, applied statistics, and advanced analytics. Applications may include cybersecurity, CBRNE, national health, formal methods, and broader DoD challenges.
Requirements
- Mastery of several different subfields and approaches within AI/ML and statistical analysis; demonstrated ability to reason over the tradeoffs when choosing modeling approaches
- Ability to write and review R, Python, or SQL code; fluency and comfort with git, CI/CD practices
- Past experience in model verification and validation
- Interest in building out a capability in some aspect of Trusted AI (safety, privacy, bias, etc.)
- Ability to collaborate across disciplines and business units to bring innovative AI and analytics solutions to support capabilities and needs across the organization
- Experience developing and writing solutions for customers in a wide range of domains and applications
- Works well in and fosters a culture of respect, curiosity, humility and excellence
Responsibilities
- Identify, shape, and propose to AI and advanced analytics programs, including building trusted relationships with sponsors, leading technical writing, and developing innovative solutions
- Serve as a technical expert in a variety of AI, statistical, and analytics methodologies on a variety of programs and proposals
- Perform as technical lead on interdisciplinary projects; mentor junior team members on both technical and non-technical skills
- Collaborate effectively with other business units to help them craft innovative AI and analytics solutions tailored to their needs
- Able to step in and contribute technically as needed on a wide range of subjects and domains
- Experience leading both AI / analytics researchers (including PhDs), practitioners, and software engineers on government contracts
- Experience in project planning, agile development, and a variety of sprint management methods
Other
- Experience in winning and delivering new R&D programs while growing new capabilities in a team
- Holds significant relationships with key personnel in DARPA, other DOD research agencies, and broader government or private-sector sponsors
- Ten or more years of professional experience in a CS, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
- Strong and flexible communication that adapts to the specific needs of the audience
- Active Top Secret security clearance
