AI Business Development Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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On-site
Location
Arlington, VAWashington, DC
Salary
$112,800–$257,000 / yr
Posted
23 days ago
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This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $159,669–$246,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $203k 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 802 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. Your daily work involves developing innovative technical narratives for high-risk, high-reward innovation initiatives and transitioning into program leadership to oversee execution and milestone delivery. You will utilize Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and cloud-based analytic environments to deliver AI, ML, and data science solutions. The role addresses the challenge of advancing national decision advantage by translating complex research priorities into actionable programs within a federal R&D environment, requiring expertise in the BAA lifecycle and technical storytelling for government sponsors.

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 ideas into milestone-oriented research concepts.
  • Lead the production of compelling, competitive proposal submissions including white papers and full proposals.
  • Translate complex technical narratives into clear communication for high-risk, high-reward innovation stakeholders.
  • Guide internal teams through the capture process, technical writing, and verbal presentations to ensure alignment with sponsor goals.
  • Transition into program leadership after award to oversee technical execution and rigorous evaluation of 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 a STEM field.
  • Doctorate degree in a STEM field (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
  • TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
  • Experience shaping and capturing competitive R&D programs with federal government agencies 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, modern AI/ML tools (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow), and cloud-based analytic environments.

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