AI Business Development Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DCMcLean, VA
Salary
$112,800–$257,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
85 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 1, 2026 (soon)

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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $159,468–$237,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 1662 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 904 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Business Development Lead

As an AI Business Development Lead on the Defense Technology Group team, you will serve as an advanced data scientist and researcher to shape high-impact government research programs. You will lead early-stage concept development, engage directly with sponsors like DARPA, and translate technical ideas into testable, milestone-oriented research concepts. Your daily responsibilities include guiding the production of competitive proposal submissions, leading cross-functional teams through research design and modeling, and overseeing technical execution and analytic evaluation of scientific progress. You will utilize Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and cloud-based analytic environments to deliver AI/ML and data science solutions. This role solves the challenge of accelerating next-generation research initiatives by creating innovative technical narratives for high-risk, high-reward innovation within complex mission and experimental environments.

What you'll do

  • Develop bold, testable technical concepts for high-impact government research programs.
  • Engage directly with government program managers to refine early-stage technical ideas.
  • Lead the production of compelling and competitive proposal submissions for R&D programs.
  • Introduce innovative AI/ML and data science methodologies to accelerate research initiatives.
  • Transition into program leadership to guide technical execution and milestone delivery.
  • Perform rigorous analytic evaluations of scientific progress and research results.
  • Share expertise through peer-reviewed papers, patents, and conference presentations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a STEM field.
  • Experience shaping and capturing competitive R&D programs with federal agencies like DARPA, including concept development and proposal leadership.
  • Experience delivering advanced AI/ML or data science solutions in complex mission, research, or experimental environments.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical teams through early-stage research design, modeling, experimentation, and technical writing.
  • Knowledge of the BAA lifecycle, including abstracts, white papers, full proposals, and technical evaluation pathways.
  • Knowledge of modern AI/ML tools and architectures, including Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and cloud-based analytic environments.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • Doctorate degree in a related STEM field (preferred); TS/SCI clearance (preferred); experience working at or on DARPA programs (preferred).

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