Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst (ITL)

Summary

NIST is seeking a lead AI researcher and setting a strategic direction for its mission. Serves as the principal expert applying machine learning deep learning and natural language processing to address measurement challenges. Formulate original research develop novel test software methodologies and AI-driven benchmarks to advance national standards and measurement science.

Duties

As a Lead Artificial Intelligence (AI) Researcher you will drive the Institutes technical mission by conducting advanced research defining strategic priorities and developing cutting-edge evaluation methodologies for AI computing systems. Major duties are:

• Define Strategic Direction : Set the long-term vision for the Institutes AI mission through pioneering research tool development and measurement science.
• Serve as Lead Technical Expert : Apply deep expertise in machine learning deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) to design develop and evaluate complex AI systems.
• Advance Measurement Science : Lead targeted research initiatives to design novel test software and methodologies focused on evaluating AI computing capabilities.
• Conduct Original Research : Formulate and execute independent groundbreaking research to develop innovative AI-driven tools and technical benchmarks that address critical national standards challenges.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer science or bachelors degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics statistics and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

In addition to the above basic requirements applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-14 level (ZP-IV at NIST). The specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience in establishing and providing strategic technical direction with computer programming and tool development to solve key Artificial Intelligence (AI) measurement science challenges.
• Experience in the novel and strategic use of core AI technical approaches such as machine learning and deep learning to directly address complex challenges being faced by industry
• Experience in setting vision and strategic direction in projects involving statistical data analysis and experimental design

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration

Education

This position has an education requirement. Transcripts must be submitted to validate that the education requirement has been met. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. However an official copy will be required before a final offer of employment.

Use of foreign education for qualifications. An accredited organization must evaluate education completed outside of the U.S. to ensure that it is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. Click here to view a listing of accredited organizations from the Department of Educations website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course-by-course listing) is required with your application.

Additional information

This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

This position is covered under NISTs Alternative Personnel Management System (APMS) a pay-for-performance system with excellent HR flexibilities to help NIST recruit and retain top talent. Learn more about the APMS here!

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• A probationary period may be required.

NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information please visit our Careers website.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

Senior IC