AT&T

AI Research Scientist (Government)

AT&T$210K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in information systems or related field
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a DoD, federal, or defense support environment
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structures and IT environments
  • Experience briefing or supporting senior government or military leadership
  • Understanding of federal acquisition and compliance frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research to advance AI algorithms and methodologies
  • Develop algorithms for complex AI problems like machine learning and computer vision
  • Design experiments, collect data, and develop prototypes
  • Explore new approaches and optimize algorithms for performance
  • Stay updated with AI advancements and incorporate them into projects

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Disability Benefits (short and long term)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts on AT&T services
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. 

AT&T provides professional services to the office of the Marine Corps' Assistant Deputy Commandant for Installations & Logistics (I&L), Logistics Plans, Policies and Strategic Mobility.  Work includes Strategic Communications Management, Logistics Innovation & Advocacy, IT Portfolio Management, Data Management, Analytics, Program Management and other related services in order to improve and enhance the lethality of the Marine Air/Ground Task Force (MAGTF) through logistics speed, agility, and flexibility.

AT&T has an opening for an AI Research Scientist to support DoD and federal defense customers by advancing AI algorithms, developing innovative models, and applying cutting-edge research to solve complex mission-critical challenges in a secure government environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Conducts research to advance AI algorithms, techniques, and methodologies
  • Develops algorithms and models for solving complex AI problems, such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or robotics
  • Designs experiments, collects and analyzes data, and develops prototypes to test new ideas and theories
  • Explores new approaches, refines existing techniques, and optimizes algorithms for performance and scalability
  • Stays up to date with the latest advancements in AI research and incorporates new techniques into ongoing project

WhatYoullNeed

  • Demonstrated experience performing duties within aDoD, federal, or defensesupport environment
  • Ability tooperateeffectively in a structured, missiondriven, and customerfacing government setting
  • Experience supporting programs with defined task orders, performance metrics, and delivery timelines
  • Ability tocomply withallfederal government contracting, suitability, and security requirements
  • Strong communicationskills and the ability to work with military, civilian, and contractor personnel

Required Clearance:

Secret Clearance (#secret)

Required Qualifications:

  • Master27s degree in information systems or related field
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • Prior experience supportingUSMC, DoD, or other federal defense organizations
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structures, operational processes, orlogistics/IT environments
  • Experience briefing or supporting senior government or military leadership
  • Understanding of federal acquisition, compliance, or operational frameworks

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the level required by the task order. Employment is contingent upon award of task order and successful completion of the security clearance process and continued eligibility throughout the course of employment.

Our AI Research Scientist's earn between $210,000 - $253,798. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Caregiver Leave
  • Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia

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