Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst (ITL)

National Institute of Standards and Technology; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a lead AI researcher to set strategic direction and advance measurement science through artificial intelligence. You will serve as the principal expert applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to address measurement challenges.

Formulate original research, develop novel test software, methodologies, and AI-driven benchmarks to advance national standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related with 30 semester hours in mathematics, statistics and computer science.
• At least 15 of 30 semester hours must include statistics and mathematics with calculus.
• One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at GS-14 level in AI measurement science or equivalent.
• Experience in establishing strategic technical direction and in using core AI approaches to address industry challenges.
• Experience setting vision and strategic direction in projects involving statistical data analysis and experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI research with focus on ML, DL, and NLP to address measurement challenges.
• Set strategic direction and provide principal technical leadership for AI initiatives.
• Develop novel test software, methodologies, and AI-driven benchmarks for standards advancement.

Skills

Strategic AI direction

Machine learning

Deep learning

NLP

Research leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related with math/statistics coursework

Job description

NIST is seeking a lead AI researcher and setting a strategic direction for its mission. Serves as the principal expert applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to address measurement challenges. Formulate original research, develop novel test software, methodologies, and AI-driven benchmarks to advance national standards and measurement science.

Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. In addition to the above basic requirements, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). The specialized experience is defined as: Experience in establishing and providing strategic technical direction with computer programming and tool development to solve key Artificial Intelligence (AI) measurement science challenges. Experience in the novel and strategic use of core AI technical approaches, such as machine learning and deep learning, to directly address complex challenges being faced by industry Experience in setting vision and strategic direction in projects involving statistical data analysis and experimental design Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration