Data Scientist –Secret Clearance

Role Overview

The Data Scientist – AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in integrating artificial intelligence into NATO’s wargaming operations. This position involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and implement innovative AI solutions. Key responsibilities include developing AI strategies, enabling real-time analytics, enhancing human-machine collaboration, and ensuring compliance with NATO standards. The role demands a hands-on expert with a deep understanding of AI frameworks, wargaming methodologies, and exceptional communication skills to bridge technical concepts across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

AI Integration

• Lead efforts to integrate AI into NATO’s wargaming operations, identifying and implementing opportunities for enhancement.
  
  

Strategic Development

• Develop and maintain a roadmap for AI integration within wargaming simulations.
  
  

Data Analytics & Visualization

• Implement data collection, analysis, and real-time visualization techniques to support decision-making during simulations.
  
  

Human-Machine Collaboration

• Design tools and processes that enhance human-machine teaming for effective collaboration in wargaming scenarios.
  
  

Research & Experimentation

• Conduct experiments to evaluate AI applications in wargaming contexts and present findings to stakeholders.
  
  

Content Creation

• Develop multimedia training and preparatory materials using advanced AI tools.
  
  

Training & Support

• Provide training to NATO personnel on AI’s role in wargaming and explore automation opportunities through AI applications.
  
  

Travel

• Be willing to travel up to 30 days annually for meetings, conferences, and exercises.
  
  

Qualifications

Active Security Clearance: Secret level.

Nationality: Citizen of a NATO member country.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related fields (Master’s degree preferred).
• Alternatively, 4 years of relevant professional experience.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI (5 years preferred).
• Proven track record of integrating AI technologies into practical applications (minimum 3 years; 5 years preferred).
• Expertise with generative AI models, including Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Proficiency in Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Understanding of wargaming principles and methodologies.
  
  

Key Skills

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in managing AI-related projects through planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• In-depth knowledge of data security principles and best practices.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled Data Scientist or AI Engineer with:

• Active Secret Clearance and citizenship in a NATO member country.
• Residency in Norfolk, VA, or the ability to commute.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AI, with proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Proven expertise in applying AI technologies to real-world challenges, including experience with Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with wargaming methodologies and experience working within multidisciplinary team environments.
  
  

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