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Meade, MD\nActive TS/SCI w/FS Poly (NSA) Clearance Required\nSummary\nSince 2012, our client has helped mission-critical government organizations and businesses face their most daunting technology challenges. Their team have been trusted partners to many government agencies and are extremely familiar with a wide variety of systems, policies, and procedures. Our client is also a distinguished custom software development firm dedicated to delivering premium solutions tailored for businesses and governmental needs. They are home to top-tier technology professionals recognized as industry pioneers, comprehensive full-stack engineers, and reliable consultants. These experts are adept at clear communication, excel in resolving complex challenges where others may falter, and are skilled in actualizing an organization's vision.\nThe AI Researchers provide the technical and analytical foundation for the work. They conduct applied research, define and refine research questions, and perform literature reviews to survey and assess existing methods and emerging approaches. They own experimental design end to end, running experiments, evaluating candidate approaches, and producing publication-quality analysis of the results. They document findings in a form usable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders, contributing to technical reports, evaluation plans, and model and agent assessments. A core part of their role is translating research outcomes into concrete implementation guidance, turning findings and recommendations into direction that the Developers and the broader team can act on. Working closely with the Data Scientists, they shape benchmark design, scoring rationale, and the interpretation of evaluation results so that measured outcomes connect back to the original research objectives.\nUpcoming Tasking:\nDevelop evaluation methodologies and experimental designs for assessing model and agent performance, including capability, reliability, and limitation analyses.\nConduct reviews of current state-of-the-art AI/ML evaluation methods and emerging techniques to inform approach selection.\nDefine and document evaluation criteria, success metrics, and assessment rationale in partnership with the Data Scientists.\nAssess candidate models and agentic systems and produce written technical findings and recommendations.\nAuthor technical reports, evaluation plans, and decision-support documentation for stakeholders.Technologies / Skills Needed\nPython\nJupyter notebooks\nScientific computing libraries\nMachine learning / AI evaluation methods\nExperiment design\nLiterature review tools\nStatistical analysis\nTechnical writing\nVersion control, such as Git\nCollaboration tools such as Jira or Confluence\nOperate effectively in an airgapped/constrained environment\nRequirements\nExperience with Applied AI/ML Research, Experimental Design, State-of-the-Art (SOTA) Literature Reviews, Statistical Analysis\nFamiliar with conducting Model & Agentic System Capability Assessments, Evaluation Plan Development, Risk & Limitation Analysis\nExperience with Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Scientific Computing Libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), Git Version Control\nComfortable with Technical Writing, Decision-Support Documentation, Executive Reporting, Jira, Confluence\nEducation/Certification Requirements\nBS in Computer Science or similar technical field (4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a BS degree)\nClearance Requirements\nApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance is required. Please note that the FS Poly currently needs to be held by the NSA or within the past two years.\nOther Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------\nAbout Us Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. 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