Senior Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) - OBIQUA

Responsibilities

• Employs mathematics, statics, information science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, network science, probability modeling, data mining, data engineering, data warehousing, data compression, data protection, and/or other scientific techniques to correlate complex, technical findings into graphical, written, visual and verbal narrative products on trends of existing intelligence data to leverage other IC data sources.
• Develops and utilizes machine learning and data mining algorithms, including, but not limited to, Multiple Information Model Synthesis Architecture (MIMOSA) prediction algorithms based on open-source capabilities.
• Integrates or codes algorithms to support Government intelligence search and discovery missions.
• Makes best practice recommendations on managing data within hardware, software, storage, and bandwidth constraints.
• Employs data science techniques to support predictive analysis, social media and crowd-source data analytics, wargaming, and strategy development.
• Employs exploratory analysis and rapid iteration techniques of large volumes of data to quickly derive intelligence.
• Prepares products to describe and document findings and activities.
• Design and execute Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) protocols to evaluate the performance, robustness, and fairness of AI systems in all source analysis contexts.
• Collaborate with the Statistician/Mathematician to develop and apply statistical models and methods to analyze TEVV results and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address TEVV findings and ensure AI system performance and robustness.
• Develop and implement AI system maintenance schedules to ensure continued system performance and robustness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize AI system improvements and updates.
• Develop and implement AI system updates and improvements to ensure compliance with tradecraft standards and best practices.
• Conduct technical assessments to ensure compliant use of AI systems for approved use cases in all source analysis.
• Evaluate AI system performance and adherence to tradecraft standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain a repository of audit findings and recommendations to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
• Supports capability development by contributing, editing, and storing code in Government owned/controlled source version control repositories.

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a master’s degree.
• OR - A minimum of 17 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in AI implementation, advanced degree in computer science, data science, or related field.
• Must have expertise in AI algorithms, model development, TEVV, and operationalization.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance within the past 5 years.

Qualifications

• Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance within the past 5 years.

Skills

• Expertise in AI algorithms, model development, TEVV, and operationalization.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Advanced degree in computer science, data science, or related field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid holidays and personal time off.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Location

DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR)

About Us

Celestar, a proud Veteran-Owned company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.