Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Lead

Responsibilities

 

Noblis ESI is seeking  an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Oversight Lead to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to our customer in Chantilly VA.

 

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• The AI R&D Oversight Lead will serve as the principal advisor and coordinator for all AI-focused research and development activities within the organization. This role ensures that R&D initiatives are aligned with NRO’s mission priorities, governance standards, and requirements. Reporting to the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) and Deputy CAIOs, the AI R&D Oversight Lead oversees the strategic direction, execution, and ethical application of AI-related research while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
• In addition to leading R&D efforts, the AI R&D Oversight Lead supports the Director’s innovation investments by providing insight and ensuring alignment with mission need and governance requirements. This oversight role guarantees that NRO’s innovation investments advance groundbreaking technologies while adhering to ethical principles and national security objectives.  
• The primary functions of the candidate will include, but are not limited to:
  • ·       AI Strategic R&D Planning and Innovation Oversight
  • ·       Execution and Oversight of AI Initiatives
  • ·       Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • ·       Advancing AI Innovation
  • ·       Ethnical and Governance Compliance
  • ·       Training and Workforce Development

 

    

Required Qualifications

 

• Current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field and 14+ years of experience; Masters and 12+ years of experience; PhD and 9+ years of experience
• Experience in AI research, innovation oversight, or technical leadership roles within the IC, DoD, or government agencies
• Deep knowledge of AI methodologies, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, expert systems, AI agents, and adversarial AI mitigation
• Familiarity with AI governance such as ICD 505 requirements, particularly regarding lifecycle governance, ethical oversight, and risk management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage with internal stakeholders, IC counterparts, and external partners
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate research outputs and their implications for operational needs and governance standards
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate research findings and technical concepts clearly

Desired Qualifications

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Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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