AI & Gov't R&D Programs Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 257,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI Business Development Lead to shape new government research programs and lead technical storytelling from concept through execution. You will engage with DARPA and similar sponsors, guide early concept development, sponsor engagement, and transition to program leadership, while ensuring technical excellence and alignment with sponsor goals.

The role emphasizes leading cross‑functional teams, crafting compelling narratives, and advancing cutting‑edge AI/ML

Qualifications

Experience shaping and capturing competitive R&D programs with federal government agencies such as DARPA.
Experience delivering advanced AI/ML or data science solutions in complex mission, research, or experimental environments.
Experience leading cross‑functional technical teams through early‑stage research design, modeling, experimentation, and technical writing.
Knowledge of the BAA lifecycle, including abstracts, white papers, full proposals, and associated technical evaluation pathways.
Knowledge of modern AI/ML tools and architectures, including Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and cloud‑based analytic environments.
Ability to engage government program managers to refine early technical ideas and translate them into testable, milestone‑oriented research concepts.
Ability to develop innovative technical narratives aligned to high‑risk, high‑reward research priorities and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
Ability to guide internal teams through capture, proposal development, and verbal presentations, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with sponsor goals.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a STEM field

Responsibilities

Shape competitive R&D programs with federal agencies and lead proposal development.
Deliver advanced AI/ML or data science solutions in complex environments.
Lead cross‑functional teams through early‑stage research and technical writing.
Engage program managers to refine ideas and translate to testable concepts.
Develop clear technical narratives aligned to high‑risk research priorities.