GovCIO · 2 months ago
Principal Investigator/Lead Research Scientist
GovCIO is currently hiring for a Principal Investigator/Lead Research Scientist to conduct scientific research and development of advanced technologies, including AI/ML and data analytics. The role involves executing Agile/DevSecOps practices and operationalizing data workflows to support government missions.
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Responsibilities
Conducts scientific research, development, prototyping, simulation, and integration of advanced technologies, including AI/ML, data analytics, CSFD prototypes, simulations, and system modeling
Advances algorithms, architectures, and prototypes that accelerate CSFD mission components
Bridges concept-to-field with defensible experiments and documentation
Executes Agile/DevSecOps practices for design, development, integration, transition, and sustainment of CSFD capabilities
Researches, designs, and demonstrates software/hardware prototypes that process, move, and store data globally with high availability, redundancy, and security, including cloud migration strategy and CI/CD across cloud and on-prem
Uses NVIDIA Triton with TensorFlow/PyTorch/ONNX backends to support research and analytics; integrates models across IL5/SIPR/JWICS with bi-weekly evaluations and dataset challenges
Operationalizes data curation, tagging, and ‘Labeling on the Line’ workflows and integrates into Government-owned labeling apps and repositories
Qualification
Required
PhD with 5+ years, Medical Degree (or commensurate experience)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI
DoDD 8140 IASAE Level I/II: (CASP+, CISSP, or Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP))
Secure Coding (e.g. OWASP)
TensorFlow/PyTorch Fundamentals
Container Orchestration (Kubernetes)
Cloud AI/ML Services
Advanced Signal Processing & Anomaly Detection
Cross-Domain Development
Ethical AI/Bias Analysis
Quantum Computing/Neuromorphic systems
Python/C++/Go
microservices
secure coding
containerization
automated testing with maintainable documentation
data structures/algorithms
GPU acceleration
performance profiling across edge and cloud runtimes
Knowledge: ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX) and NVIDIA Triton inference operations in secure enclaves
Preferred
Prior experience working directly with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) or similar defense research agencies
Professional Cloud Architect
AWS Certified Developer
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Company
GovCIO
GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services.
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