AI Business Development Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DCArlington, VA
Salary
$112,800–$257,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
57 days ago
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This role $185k
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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $160,383–$240,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $200k 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 1240 open roles on FindRole.

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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 focused on shaping high-impact government research programs. You will lead early-stage concept development, engage directly with U.S. government program managers to refine technical ideas into testable concepts, and guide the production of competitive proposal submissions for high-risk, high-reward innovation initiatives. Your daily work involves translating complex data science into compelling technical narratives, managing cross-functional teams through research design, and overseeing milestone delivery after contract award. You will utilize modern AI and machine learning tools, including Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow within cloud-based analytic environments. This role addresses the challenge of advancing national decision advantage by developing innovative research programs in advanced analytics and emerging technologies for federal agencies.

What you'll do

  • Develop bold, testable technical concepts and innovative AI/ML methodologies for government research programs.
  • Engage directly with government program managers to refine early-stage technical ideas into milestone-oriented concepts.
  • Lead the production of competitive proposal submissions including white papers and full proposals.
  • Translate complex technical narratives into compelling stories aligned with high-risk, high-reward research priorities.
  • Guide internal teams through the capture process, technical writing, and verbal presentations to sponsors.
  • Manage program execution after award by overseeing technical milestones and evaluating scientific progress.
  • Contribute to the field through peer-reviewed papers, patents, and open-source contributions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or another STEM field.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
  • Experience shaping and capturing competitive R&D programs with federal government agencies.
  • Experience delivering advanced AI, ML, or data science solutions in complex mission environments.
  • Knowledge of the BAA lifecycle including abstracts, white papers, and full proposals.
  • Proficiency with modern AI/ML tools such as Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and cloud-based environments.
  • Ability to engage government program officers to refine technical ideas into testable research concepts.
  • Doctorate degree in a STEM field.

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