Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Research Manager - Trusted AI to win and manage projects in the field of trustworthy AI systems. We are seeking candidates with experience working with and managing researchers in a government contracting setting, as well as experience in writing and winning proposals in this space. Ideal candidates will have a passion for, and experience with, meeting the different AI safety needs that different government agencies have as well as a clear, communicable trustworthy AI strategy that they will bring to their work.

What you will do

Identify potential trustworthy AI strategies for the team to bid and perform on.
Participate in writing and winning proposals in a broad range of AI applications, including AI safety that are complementary to the team s.
Manage and lead researchers and engineers through delivery and execution on AI/ML Programs.
Work well independently in a small team and fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with partners and customers to understand, tailor, and deliver solutions that meet their requirements.
Stay current with the latest AI/ML research and technologies and assess their potential application within government projects.
Gather and translate user requirements into rigorous and workable automated solutions.

What you will need (basic qualifications)

Minimum 7 years of experience writing and winning research proposals in AI for DARPA / IARPA / DoD / DTRA or similar government agencies. OR
Hold existing relationships with key private-sector and Government personnel to drive interest and opportunities (non-research oriented) in Trustworthy AI resulting in contract pursuit and wins.
Project management experiences for medium to large government contracts
Experience working with both researchers and practitioners in the the AI / ML field
Past experience in some aspect of trusted AI. E.g. privacy, explainability, bias, user trust etc.

Nice to haves (preferred)

Ability to read academic papers
Past technical performance experience in the field of AI/ ML / Data Science.
Ability to review R, Python, or SQL code.

Security Clearance:

Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level.

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