AI Business Development Lead

The Opportunity

As an analytics professional, you’re excited by breakthrough ideas and the chance to shape what comes next in emerging technology. In this role, you won’t just build models — you’ll help define new, high-impact government research programs from the ground up. If you thrive at the intersection of advanced data science and mission driven innovation, this is the opportunity to lead.

We’re looking for an advanced data scientist with deep technical expertise and experience e nga ging directly with U.S. government research and development sponsors such as DARPA. You will serve as a technical business development lead focused on shaping opportunities with similar innovation ecosystem agencies. You’ll develop bold, testable technical concepts, refine them through discussions with government program managers, and guide the production of compelling, competitive proposal submissions. Your work will directly support the creation of new cutting‑edge research programs, including those led by agencies known for high‑risk, high‑reward innovation.

As an advanced data scientist and researcher on our Defense Technology Group team, you’ll introduce innovative AI / ML, data science, and emerging technology met hodologies to accelerate the formation of next‑generation research initiatives. You will lead early‑stage concept development, sponsor e nga gement, and technical storytelling that shapes breakthrough program ideas. Following award, you will transition into program leadership, guiding technical execution, milestone delivery, and rigorous analytic evaluation of scientific progress.

You’ll share your expertise through peer-reviewed papers, patents, major conference presentations, and open-source contributions while staying sharp through access to the latest tools, met hods, and professional development opportunities. Whether you’re advancing national decision advantage, spearheading disruptive technologies, or enabling new mission capabilities, you