Strategic AI R&D Proposals Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an analytics professional to lead advanced data science initiatives and help shape new, high-impact government research programs. You will engage with sponsors, develop technical concepts, and guide competitive proposal submissions within the Defense Technology Group.

You will drive early-stage concept development, sponsor engagement, and technical storytelling, transitioning to program leadership after award to oversee execution and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping and capturing competitive R&D programs with federal government agencies such as DARPA, including concept development and proposal leadership.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Shape opportunities with innovation ecosystem agencies and lead early-stage concept development.
• Sponsor engagement and technical storytelling to craft compelling proposals.
• Guide execution, milestones, and analytic evaluation after award, transitioning to program leadership.

Skills

Advanced data science

AI/ML expertise

Government program engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or STEM field

Doctorate degree in related STEM field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Cloud-based analytics environments

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an analytics professional to lead advanced data science initiatives and help shape new, high-impact government research programs. You will engage with sponsors, develop technical concepts, and guide competitive proposal submissions within the Defense Technology Group.

You will drive early-stage concept development, sponsor engagement, and technical storytelling, transitioning to program leadership after award to oversee execution and evaluation.