Lead Senior Principal Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence-AI-Specialist Security Researcher

Company: Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Lead Senior Principal Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Specialist Security ResearcherConcurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC)Alexandria, VirginiaMinimum Clearance Required: Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with PolygraphConcurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Lead Senior Principal Machine Learning and AI Specialist Security Researcher to spearhead AI and ML initiatives supporting mission-critical projects for the Intelligence Community (IC). This leadership role requires technical proficiency, strategic vision, and a strong commitment to delivering responsible, secure, and cutting-edge AI solutions.In this position, you will lead the growth and development of AI/ML capabilities within the IT Division, driving high-impact programs from conception to deployment. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to transform vast structured and unstructured datasets into actionable insights, leveraging Python programming, advanced data science methodologies, and emerging AI technologies. This role combines team leadership, technical expertise, and strategic oversight to deliver robust, innovative, and secure solutions that address complex challenges.Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of AI/ML specialists, fostering innovation and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop and deploy AI/ML models that enhance operational performance and support business development objectives.
• Identify growth opportunities for AI/ML integration across strategic initiatives.
• Oversee end-to-end AI/ML project lifecycles, from research and development to optimization and deployment.
• Ensure projects meet performance metrics, deadlines, and operational requirements.
• Serve as a critical liaison between technical teams and leadership, translating AI/ML concepts into actionable business insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with mission objectives.
• Drive adoption of cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and AI/ML methodologies to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies to integrate industry best practices.
• Ensure AI/ML projects adhere to all relevant security protocols, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.Basic Qualifications
  • Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    • 5+ years of experience leading AI/ML teams and high-impact projects.
    • Proven success developing AI/ML solutions for business development and operational enhancement.
    • Technical Expertise:
      • Extensive hands-on experience in ML/AI pipelines (data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment).
      • Strong background in Python programming, advanced analytics, and model optimization.
      • Proficiency in delivering AI/ML solutions that drive strategic decision-making and business growth.
      • Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Experience in federal contracting or national security environments.
        • Familiarity with advanced AI applications, such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) or Reinforcement Learning.
        • Background integrating AI/ML capabilities into classified or secure settings.Why CTC?
          • Our teams at CTC are passionate and thrive on collaboration in a high-paced team environment.
          • When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
          • Competitive salary and benefits package.
          • Although our work at CTC is extremely important, we also recognize the need for our employees to maintain a proper mix of work and personal life.
          • Visit to learn more.Join us! CTC offers exceptional career growth, cutting edge technology, educational opportunities, and recognition for quality work.Requisition: SR# 2024-0187"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."
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