AI, Autonomy & Data Director
$269.6k/y-$404.4k/y
MITRE3 days ago
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Summary
MITRE is seeking an AI, Autonomy & Data Director to lead their Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy and Data Technical Division in McLean, VA. The role involves defining and driving the strategy, execution, and growth of AI and autonomy-enabled capabilities supporting national security and public sector missions.
About the Role
As the AI, Autonomy & Data Director, you will be responsible for leading a division of over 300 employees, creating innovative solutions in AI and autonomy, and fostering technical capabilities. Your role includes building partnerships, managing budgets, and overseeing technical excellence while ensuring compliance with security policies. You will also drive workforce development and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
About You
Required:
- Minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 10 years of experience.
- Strong background in AI or Autonomy including machine learning, autonomous systems, AI assurance, data science, and human-machine teaming.
- 12+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills for executive-level briefings.
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI within the first year.
Preferred:
- MS or PhD with 20+ years of related experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and credibility in AI, Autonomy, and Machine Learning.
- Published record of research and development impact.
- Comfort with risk-taking and ability to act as an agent for change.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth.
- Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability and collaboration.
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation. MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation committed to the public interest, operating federally funded R&D centers on behalf of U.S. government sponsors. To learn more, visit www.mitre.org.
McLean, VA