ARPA-H AI/ML Scientist - Intermediate

ARPA-H AI/ML Scientist - Intermediate

Job Description

Opportunity: AI / ML Scientist. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Employment Type: Full-time, W2 employment; Exempt, salaried; Eligible for paid benefits. Remote/Hybrid.

Corporate Overview

SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.

Opportunity Overview

"The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is a new agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is a research funding agency that supports transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs to provide health solutions for all. ARPA-H accelerates better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. These opportunities will advance high-potential, high-impact biomedical and health research that cannot be readily accomplished through traditional research or commercial activity. With a scope spanning the molecular to the societal, these programs have the potential to radically improve everyone's health."

SD Solutions is seeking an Intermediate AI/ML Scientist with a strong background in generative AI, software development, AI/ML engineering, and a keen understanding of AI/ML policy and strategy. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our AI/ML capabilities and developing innovative solutions that drive impactful health research and health improvement initiatives at ARPA-H.

Responsibilities Include

• Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models and algorithms with a focus on generative AI techniques.
• Conduct experiments and iterate on models to achieve high performance and scalability while addressing specific health-related challenges.
• Collaborate with software development teams to build robust and efficient software solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies.
• Ensure code quality and performance through best practices in software engineering, including version control, testing, and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of AI/ML policies and strategies that align with organizational goals and ethical standards in healthcare.
• Analyze the implications of AI/ML advancements on health research and suggest frameworks for responsible AI use.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, product managers, and domain experts, to define project requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Foster knowledge sharing and collaborate on innovative approaches to leverage AI/ML across various health projects.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI/ML, particularly in generative models and their applications in healthcare.
• Conduct literature reviews and apply state-of-the-art techniques to solve complex problems in health research.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior scientists and developers, promoting skill development in AI/ML methodologies and tools.

Requirements Overview

• Master's or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a federal government project management, research, or policy development within the health sector, preferably in a government or research environment.
• Prefer at least 1 year experience supporting DARPA or related Federal "ARPA" agencies (IARPA, ARPA-E, ARPA-H, HSARPA).
• Alternate preferable experience at NIH, CDC, FDA, Public Health Service, NSF, USDA, State Health Department, or Local Health Department.

Employment Type

• Full-time, W2 employment
• Exempt, salaried
• Eligible for paid benefits

Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location

• Clearance requirement: Active or able to obtain Public Trust.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required per contract.
• Remote / Hybrid

Questions to include as part of posting

• Do you have experience supporting complex R&D projects of a research and development nature?
• Do you have experience, background, and knowledge of one or more ARPA Programs? How many years if applicable?
• Do you have two years or more experience working with ARPA Program Managers?

SD Solutions Culture

We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SD Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Whenever possible, SD Solutions makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law.

Candidate Referral Fee Program

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To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and/or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).

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