Technical Director for Artificial Intelligence

Expert technical expertise in assigned areas of interest and a minimum of three to five years' experience in the private or public sector or academia. Superior understanding of how technology is used within the IC and in the national security interest, as well as expert knowledge of IC organizations, their roles, responsibilities, advantages, and policy support mechanisms. Superior ability to range across technical disciplines and national security missions to assess S&T Intelligence and emerging and disruptive technology developments from a broader multidisciplinary context and translate insights, tools, and tradecraft approaches across multiple mission domains. Expert track record of championing path-breaking initiatives, solving tough problems in two or more IC mission areas, leading or managing a suite of projects to achieve common goals, and driving interagency progress. Superior ability to focus targeting and collection on coordinated intelligence gaps, as well as superior analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, act tactically consistent with strategic goals and objectives, adapt views and approaches as needed, develop and coordinate recommendations leading to lasting change, and evaluate outcomes against requirements, goals, and objectives. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment, as well as superior interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to lead interagency working groups, build coalitions, and consider alternatives. Superior oral and written communication skills, including superior ability to draft and edit written reports of varying length and complexity, and to communicate effectively with audiences of varying seniority and expertise.

Desired Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as determined by mission specialty area. Superior, acclaimed technical domain expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches. Three or more years of demonstrated hands-on technical experience in artificial intelligence. Substantial program management and contracting experience in the private or public sector. Proven experience in coordinating planning, programming, and budgeting activities, including leading budget justification activities, planning resource strategies, and preparing resource analytic papers, background papers, talking points, and/or other products to support senior leadership in making informed programmatic decisions.