Information Scientist (Applied Technology Policy)
Core
Information Scientist applying analytical and technical expertise to examine complex policy problems in national security, developing innovative research approaches like modeling, simulation, and AI-enabled tools.
Role type
Senior IC Information Scientist (Applied Technology Policy)
Builds
Research reports, models, simulations, and AI-enabled decision-support tools for policymakers and the public
Domain
National security policy, AI/ML systems, cybersecurity, space/autonomous systems, financial technology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
modeling and simulation, AI/ML development and application, cybersecurity systems implementation, data science, vulnerability risk management, adversarial testing, LLM application development, agentic workflows, human-in-the-loop system design, financial technology analysis
Preferred skills
Department of War experience, technical design of engineered systems, PhD with 2+ years experience, MS with 5+ years experience, BS with 10+ years experience
Technologies
LLMs, agentic workflows, human-in-the-loop systems, AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Develop innovative research approaches (modeling, simulation, AI tools), execute research using quantitative/qualitative methods, interpret results for decision-making, communicate findings to stakeholders, contribute to business development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research authorship
