NIST seeks an Applied AI Technical Lead for research in critical technologies. This role drives AI solutions for manufacturing and cybersecurity. Key duties include strategic analysis of trustworthy AI, international technical oversight, and transitioning technologies to key partners. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.
Responsibilities
- As the Level IV Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst, you will spearhead the NIST Information Technology Laboratory's (ITL) applied AI initiatives, driving technical innovation and strategic oversight to ensure technical leadership in cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing. Technical Lead: Lead researcher for ITL's applied AI efforts in critical and emerging technologies, specifically manufacturing and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Technical Development: Researches and develops solutions to overcome obstacles in applied AI to maintain U.S. industry leadership. Strategic Analysis: Executes strategic and technical assessments regarding trustworthy artificial intelligence. Coordination & Oversight: Provides technical oversight and input on AI matters, international engagement, and agency processes. As the Level V Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst, you will provide the overarching vision and strategic leadership for the Information Technology Laboratory's (ITL) critical technology initiatives, driving the implementation of trustworthy artificial intelligence and fostering global partnerships to secure industrial and infrastructure resilience. Strategic Leadership: Leads ITL's efforts in applied AI across critical and emerging technologies, with a primary focus on manufacturing and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Visionary Analysis: Provides the long-term vision for and executes complex strategic and technical analyses of trustworthy artificial intelligence. Agency Coordination: Leads, implements, and coordinates technical input on AI matters, international engagement strategies, and the integration of new technology into agency processes. Technology Transition: Serves as the primary point of contact for transitioning key technologies to key partners to achieve high-impact results.
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 Education's website. A copy of the foreign education evaluation (containing the results with a course-by-course listing) is required with your application.
