AI Researcher: Build & Benchmark Mission AI Tools

US National Security Agency/Central Security Service; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. National Security Agency seeks an AI Researcher to investigate, characterize, and extend what AI systems can do for the mission. The role spans rigorous evaluation, method development, and applied prototyping that turns emerging capabilities into working tools.

Entry-level pathways include various degree combinations, with progression toward senior and expert levels based on experience and leadership in AI research projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with no experience.
• Master's degree with no experience.
• Doctoral degree with no experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigate AI systems to support the mission.
• Characterize AI systems and extend capabilities.
• Develop evaluation methods and benchmarks for AI performance.
• Prototype applied AI tools and turn research into practical solutions.

Skills

AI research

Model analysis

Benchmarking

Prototyping

Evaluation

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

U.S. National Security Agency seeks an AI Researcher to investigate, characterize, and extend what AI systems can do for the mission. The role spans rigorous evaluation, method development, and applied prototyping that turns emerging capabilities into working tools.

Entry-level pathways include various degree combinations, with progression toward senior and expert levels based on experience and leadership in AI research projects.