Associate Research Director - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Associate Research Director - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Trusted Concepts, Inc. is seeking an Associate Research Director to grow our sponsored research portfolio with DARPA and other Department of Defense (DoD)/Intelligence Community (IC) organizations. The role will set the strategic direction for our AI/ML project portfolio in support of national security objectives, focusing on adversarial ML, computer vision and imagery analytics, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and multimodal model forensics.

• Work with technical leaders to set the strategic direction for AI/ML R&D project portfolio
• Cultivate relationships with DARPA Program Managers and other government customers
• Identify new R&D opportunities and oversee capture activities
• Grow and lead our AI/ML/Data Science talent team in collaboration with other leaders, hiring and line‑managing key contributors
• Market Two Six Technologies’ AI/ML/Data Science services and capabilities to new and existing government clients

• A four‑year degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical domain
• Ten or more years of professional experience in R&D leadership
• Past performance as a Principal Investigator on fast‑paced, innovation‑driven, advanced technology R&D projects for government clients, especially DARPA
• Proven track record of capturing government R&D contracts/programs
• DoD and/or IC domain experience and knowledge
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Academic and/or industry publications in relevant fields
• Experience as a Principal Investigator for a DARPA program
• Experience collaborating across specialist teams to produce innovative scientific or technological capabilities
• Experience with the full research lifecycle (proposal to publication/transition) and software development lifecycle (concept to prototype and production)
• Experience developing AI/ML solutions and products, as well as software development and deployment
• Proven experience leading rapidly growing teams

• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Two Six Technologies offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

$174,200 - $261,300 USD per year (annualized).

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you have a disability and would like reasonable workplace accommodation, please email  We also use E‑Verify in our hiring practices.