DATA SCIENTISTAI ENGINEER Focus on Wargaming Integration
DATA SCIENTISTAI ENGINEER Focus on Wargaming Integration
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DATA SCIENTIST/AI ENGINEER
DEFTEC delivers missioncritical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.
POSITION OVERVIEW
You will join the Data Science and AI Team ACTs crossfunctional hub for data science data exploitation and Artificial Intelligence. This team facilitates collaboration provide access to resources and expertise ensuring efficient use of technologies. The AI Integrator will play a key role in supporting the seamless integration of AI into NATOs wargaming efforts and broader digital transformation initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the integration of AI in NATOs warfare development efforts particularly wargaming.
- Collaborate with wargaming experts to identify key areas for AI enhancement.
- Support the development of a roadmap for AI integration into NATO wargaming.
- Implement data collection and analysis methods for wargaming datasets.
- Develop realtime analytics and visualizations to support decisionmaking during wargaming simulations.
- Support humanmachine teaming by integrating AI tools for enhanced collaboration.
- Design and conduct experiments to test AI applications in wargaming scenarios.
- Document and present findings from AI integration experiments.
- Ensure data integrity and security in all AIrelated wargaming activities considering for example NATOs Principles of Responsible Use.
- Provide technical guidance to wargaming experts on AI technologies.
- Develop analytical reports summarizing AIenhanced wargaming exercises.
- Explore AI applications to automate administrative tasks.
- Participate in workshops conferences and meetings to stay updated on AI technologies.
- Support training development for NATO personnel on AI in wargaming.
- Develop multimedia content such as short videos for wargaming scenarios or
preparatory materials and explore the use of AI technologies for video generation.
- Willingness to travel up to 30 days per year for meetings conferences and exercises.
- Perform additional tasks as required by the COTR related to Data Science & AI integration.
- As directed by the COTR the contractor can be required to travel on official
business in support of ACT both within and outside NATOs boundaries for up to 30 days per year or as agreed. The contractor shall be responsible for completing a Contractor Travel Request Form and follow the ACT Financial Manual Chapter 24 Contractor Travel:
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Data Science Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Computer Science or a related field OR equivalent professional experience (minimum 4 years) in Data Science ML AI within the last 7 years with at least 4years focusing on AI capability integration (not pure development) in a professional environment (not including studies).
- At least 3 years of experience in integrating AI technologies into practical applications particularly in decisionsupport simulations strategic planning or operational analysis.
- Proficiency in AI and machine learning frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow PyTorchscikitlearn) and AI integration techniques (e.g. API deployment model finetuning reinforcement learning).
- Experience using generative AI models in particular Large Language Models (LLMs) for simulations decisionsupport or interactive environments.
- Demonstrated experience (minimum of 3 years in the last 8 years) in data collection analysis and visualization using tools such as Python R Tableau or Power BI for operational insights scenario modelling or AIdriven decisionsupport.
- Understanding of wargaming principles and ability to analyze propose and evaluate AI integration opportunities at strategic operational and tactical levelswithout requiring prior wargaming experience.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in crossfunctional and interdisciplinary teams particularly in translating AI capabilities into solutions.
- Experience in managing AIrelated projects including planning evaluation and experimentation.
- Ability to apply AIdriven multimedia tools (e.g. AIgenerated video interactive content briefings) to enhance e.g. wargaming scenarios or decisionsupport.
- Knowledge of data security principles and best practices.
- Proven ability to design and apply AI solutions in dynamic environments demonstrating adaptability critical thinking and problemsolving in AI deployment.
- Awareness of and ability to address ethical or responsible use when deploying AI in sensitive environments (e.g. military security).
- Active Secret Clearance
DEFTEC offers a comprehensive wholelife benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/longterm disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.
DEFTEC is a DrugFree Workplace where postoffer applicants and employees are subject to testing for opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
AAP/EEO Statement
DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typebased on actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeedingand medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding)gender gender identity and gender expression religious creeddisability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms of employment includingrecruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
