Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an AI Project Leader to guide teams of engineers and scientists in delivering AI and data science solutions for national defense and civilian sponsors. You will lead prototype development and transition successes to real-world impact.

You will mentor team members, craft research proposals, and build partnerships across APL and JHU to advance state-of-the-art capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant field.
• Project leadership experience in DoD, Cyber, or National Health-based AI, Machine Learning or Data Science settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Hold an active Top Secret clearance, and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance. U.S. citizenship required.
• Willing and able to travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of engineers and scientists to develop and deliver AI and data science solutions for civilian and military sponsors.
• Drive development of new research proposals and transition successes to real-world impact.
• Mentor and grow team members into future leaders within APL and JHU.
• Build partnerships with scientists and engineers across APL, JHU, and the wider research community.

Skills

Project leadership

AI/ML leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Math/Engineering

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about leading teams building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and professional development? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team in the Analytic Capabilities group of the Asymmetric Operations Sector! We are seeking a project leader to help us build innovative solutions for challenges in national defense. We are looking for a project and technical leader to guide teams of engineers and software developers prototyping and operationalizing state of the art AI solutions.

As an AI Project Leader

• You will build and lead strong teams with APL scientists and engineers to develop and deliver effective AI and data science solutions to civilian and military sponsors
• You will lead the development of new research proposals to pursue high-risk, high-reward ideas and transition successes to real world impact
• You will combine your technical expertise and leadership experience to mentor and grow team members into future leaders
• You will build partnerships with scientists and engineers across APL, the other divisions of JHU, and the wider research community

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant field
• Possess project leadership experience in DoD, Cyber, or National Health-based AI, Machine Learning or Data Science settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and organizational skills
• Hold an active Top Secret clearance, and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+poly level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
• Are willing and able to travel to customer sites as needed.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field, with emphasis on data science or applied math
• At least 8 years of leadership, software development and/or engineering experience
• Have prior experience with large government research and development programs across multiple military and civilian government agencies

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].