Cleared Senior​/Principal Systems Research and Analysis - Human Factors Specialist, Onsite

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We are seeking a motivated Human Factors Specialist with expertise in Human AI Teaming to join our dynamic team. As a Human Factors Specialist, you will play a crucial role in designing and optimizing the collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence systems. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the usability, safety, and overall performance of human-AI teams across various domains.

• Conduct research and analysis to understand the human-AI interaction dynamics and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and develop user-centered interfaces and interaction protocols for effective human-AI collaboration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and data scientists, to integrate human factors principles into AI systems.
• Conduct usability testing and user studies to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of human-AI teaming solutions.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with human-AI interaction and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in human factors, AI technologies, and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams in implementing human factors principles throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and translate them into actionable design recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of guidelines, standards, and best practices for human-AI teaming.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite in Albuquerque, NM. Some travel may be required for this position.

$114,000 - $227,500

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Active DOE Q or DOD TS security clearance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance, which may may require a polygraph.

The ideal R&D Systems Research and Analysis candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
• The ability to understand, synthesize, and draw insights from multiple types of data streams (e.g., technical, economic, policy) through the use of various analytical tools.
• Experience working as part of multi-disciplinary teams examining complex systems.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of good project management, especially as it pertains to the execution of federally-funded work (e.g.,…