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Celestar · 1 month ago

Senior Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) - OBIQUA

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Senior Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) to support The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The role involves employing advanced scientific techniques, including AI and machine learning, to analyze intelligence data and develop algorithms for government intelligence missions.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesHuman Resources

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This opportunity will support multiple DIA initiatives, including the Machine-Assisted Rapid-Repository System (MARS), Object Management Services (OMS), and Object-Based Intelligence (OBI)

The Computer Scientist (QAF Oversight & Monitoring) 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

Qualification

AI implementationAI algorithmsModel developmentTEVV protocolsData miningData engineeringData warehousingMachine learningStatistical modelsExploratory analysisTechnical assessmentsKnowledge sharingIndependent work

Required

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

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