Roles & Responsibilities
The position involves assessing threats to AI systems, research and development of defenses and mitigations against adversarial AI tactics and techniques, and integrating AI solutions into government systems. Specific responsibilities will include:
Perform AI adversarial threat analysis to identify and characterize vulnerabilities in real-world national security systems
Work across military and intelligence community sponsors to understand shared needs and technologies
Utilize and enhance MITRE ATLAS framework for assessing threats to AI-enabled systems
Contribute to the innovation of new AI capabilities applied to cyber operational challenges
Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and less than 1 year of artificial intelligence experience, or equivalent combination of AI-related education and work experience
Working understanding of foundational AI/ML theory, with demonstrated ability to reason about AI system behavior, vulnerabilities, and evaluation
Project experience in one or more of the following technical areas: agentic AI, deep reinforcement learning, computer vision, generative AI
Demonstrated proficiency with Python and the standard AI technical stack
Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks/platforms, and systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on-site
Preferred Qualifications
Track record of successful deployment of AI/ML systems or components that have been used by customers or stakeholders outside of a lab/experimental setting
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following AI security topics: AI red teaming, AI T&E, adversarial AI, AI-enhanced cybersecurity, AI strategy and governance
Familiarity with MITRE ATLAS threat matrix
Active DOD Secret clearance
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- Not Applicable
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret/SCI
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$97,600 - $122,000 - $146,400 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
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