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Steampunk, Inc. · 4 days ago

Lead Scientist

US-VA-McLean

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Steampunk, Inc. is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in various sectors. The Lead Scientist will serve as a technical and scientific leader for high-visibility initiatives that enable large-scale research through cloud computing and Generative AI, guiding the adoption of advanced computational capabilities across a complex research ecosystem.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as lead for a high-profile, large-scale initiative providing access to cloud and GenAI resources across a distributed research community

Provide scientific and technical leadership to accelerate research outcomes through adoption of cloud and GenAI technologies

Guide national- or enterprise-level efforts to integrate advanced computational capabilities into research workflows

Lead and coordinate a GenAI Community of Practice, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across a large, diverse population of scientists, technologists, and stakeholders

Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration to identify research needs, prioritize use cases, and share best practices for responsible and effective use of GenAI

Engage with senior leadership, researchers, and technical teams to communicate strategy, progress, and impact of cloud and GenAI initiatives

Represent the initiative in scientific, technical, and stakeholder forums, including working groups, workshops, and briefings

Contribute to development of guidance, frameworks, and best practices for cloud and GenAI use in research environments

Support governance, coordination, and continuous improvement of large-scale research enablement efforts

Qualification

Cloud ComputingGenerative AIScientific ResearchData ScienceCommunities of PracticeBiomedical ScienceLeadershipCross-organizational CollaborationEthical AICommunication Skills

Required

Advanced degree (PhD strongly preferred) in biomedical science, computational biology, data science, computer science, or a related scientific discipline

10+ years of experience

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale scientific, technical, or research enablement initiatives

Strong background in scientific research and familiarity with modern computational approaches, including cloud computing and/or GenAI

Experience guiding adoption of new technologies within research or scientific organizations

Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-organizational communities, working groups, or collaborative networks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with scientists, technologists, and senior leadership

Local to Washington, DC metro area

Preferred

NIH experience

Onsite 2 days a week

Experience supporting research initiatives in large, complex, or regulated environments

Experience establishing or leading Communities of Practice or cross-institutional collaborations

Familiarity with responsible AI, ethical considerations, or governance in research contexts

Experience working at the intersection of science, technology, and strategy

Background in cloud-based research platforms or large-scale data ecosystems

Company

Steampunk, Inc.

Glassdoor4.4

Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach, we put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high-quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.

Founded in 2019

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees