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Principal Research Scientist

Arlington, Virginia

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity 

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to drive business development for and lead technical program delivery in new R&D projects in AI/ML, applied statistics, and advanced analytics. Applications may include cybersecurity, CBRNE, national health, formal methods, and broader DoD challenges. A successful candidate will identify, pursue and win new work for the team to grow into. They will also steward existing projects and staff to successful delivery. Therefore, candidates with experience and customer relations in other domains are also strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are a research focused group, looking for candidates who are both comfortable quickly developing innovative solutions for customer needs, and leading teams of PhDs, researchers and engineers to deliver high quality capabilities. Ideal candidates bring a critical and rigorous approach to modeling and analysis, have a strong understanding of the tradeoffs between different modeling approaches, can explain complex approaches clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and bring a flexible and creative approach to solutioning for customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify, shape, and propose to AI and advanced analytics programs, including building trusted relationships with sponsors, leading technical writing, and developing innovative solutions
  • Serve as a technical expert in a variety of AI, statistical, and analytics methodologies on a variety of programs and proposals
  • Perform as technical lead on interdisciplinary projects; mentor junior team members on both technical and non-technical skills
  • Collaborate effectively with other business units to help them craft innovative AI and analytics solutions tailored to their needs

Qualifications:

  • Experience in winning and delivering new R&D programs while growing new capabilities in a team
  • Holds significant relationships with key personnel in DARPA, other DOD research agencies, and broader government or private-sector sponsors
  • Experience developing and writing solutions for customers in a wide range of domains and applications
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines and business units to bring innovative AI and analytics solutions to support capabilities and needs across the organization
  • Ten or more years of professional experience in a CS, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
  • Mastery of several different subfields and approaches within AI/ML and statistical analysis; demonstrated ability to reason over the tradeoffs when choosing modeling approaches
  • Ability to write and review R, Python, or SQL code; fluency and comfort with git, CI/CD practices
  • Able to step in and contribute technically as needed on a wide range of subjects and domains
  • Experience leading both AI / analytics researchers (including PhDs), practitioners, and software engineers on government contracts
  • Experience in project planning, agile development, and a variety of sprint management methods
  • Strong and flexible communication that adapts to the specific needs of the audience
  • Works well in and fosters a culture of respect, curiosity, humility and excellence

Nice to haves:

  • Advanced degree and/ or publications in CS, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
  • Interest in building out a capability in some aspect of Trusted AI (safety, privacy, bias, etc.)
  • Past experience in model verification and validation
  • Intellectual curiosity across multiple domains and demonstrated success applying analytics to novel mission areas

Clearance Requirements:

  • Local to Arlington, VA
  • Active Top Secret security clearance

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$158,141 - $237,211 USD

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