National Security AI Project Leader

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an AI Project Leader to guide teams of engineers and scientists in prototyping and operationalizing state-of-the-art AI solutions for civilian and military sponsors.

You will lead research proposals, mentor team members to become future leaders, and build interdisciplinary partnerships across APL, the wider JHU ecosystem, and the broader research community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an AI Project Leader to guide teams of engineers and scientists in prototyping and operationalizing state-of-the-art AI solutions for civilian and military sponsors.

You will lead research proposals, mentor team members to become future leaders, and build interdisciplinary partnerships across APL, the wider JHU ecosystem, and the broader research community.