Applied AI Scientist

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization's mission, leaders needstrong teammembers who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, recognizing a process gap, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an emerging requirement, our clients need an advisor who can help manage operations while managing responses to external inquiriesin a timely manner. That is why we needyou,an experiencedApplied AI Scientist who cancontributeexpertiseacross the full lifecycle of AI system development: data aggregation and curation, model training and benchmarking, and deployment and validation in real-world clinicalsettings.

As part of our team,you'llserve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technicalexpertiseto provide strategic assessments ofnew technologiesin support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs,assistingwith the management of current programs, andfacilitatingthe commercialization of successfully developed technologies.

You'llserve asan Applied AI Scientist for Health,helping clients tocritically assess technical approaches,adviseprogram leadership, and ensure that funded performers and partners are meeting the highest standards of rigor, reproducibility, and real-world applicability.You willbe responsible formanaging incoming requirements,facilitatingengagements within offices and across the Agency, and will bereadily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Applied AI in the Health domain

• Experience applying advanced ML methods to complex health datasets, including clinical and biomedical data types, such as EHR, genomic, and imaging data

• Experience in evaluation methods for AI/ML, including robustness, fairness, interpretability, and reproducibility

• Experience in interacting and communicating with senior-level executives

• Experience with using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to review, critique, and guide AI/ML technical work at a high level

• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Data Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in technical advisory, evaluation, or SETA-style roles

• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians and patient stakeholders

• Experience in healthcare AI or biomedical applications

• Experience with the rare disease field.

• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

• PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

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Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.