Senior Research Scientist; part-time

CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Special Activities and Intelligence (SAI) Program in our Operational Warfighting (OPS) Division at CNA is hiring for a part-time Sr. Research Scientist. Staff at this level will typically be leading projects of moderate size and/or complexity, will be increasingly involved in business development efforts, and taking greater responsibility for managing client/sponsor relations.
For this role we are looking for people that have extensive experience in AI and ML.

The SAI program conducts analyses that help decision-makers integrate information, intelligence, and exquisite effects into fleet operations. CNA has played an active role in the reconstruction of real-world incidents, assessment of the employment of operational teams, and the extraction of operational value from intelligence feeds. We also support efforts to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities, crafting policies and procedures to guide their development and bridging the technology gap between defense and industry.

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem-solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

• Independently produces analysis on a variety of issues that meets CNA’s quality standards. Routinely leads our most complex projects with limited supervision. Demonstrates ability to independently develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Routinely makes connections and synthesizes ideas across related studies, begins to make connections between seemingly unrelated projects.
• Established credentials as an expert in a specific field/research area. Applies deep, specific institutional knowledge & expertise of primary clients/sponsors to lead training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to lead development and shaping of work for multiple existing clients/sponsors. Develops expanding knowledge of other clients/sponsors.
• Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Proactively identifies and acts on opportunities to collaborate. Connects new staff to others working on similar topics. Contributes to supervisor's initiatives and takes action to make vision a reality. Recognizes and acknowledges contributions from subordinates.
• Identifies above core, above ceiling, and other opportunities and assists in developing new business with existing clients/sponsors. Assumes responsibility for managing relationships with existing clients/sponsors and develops relationships with potential clients/sponsors to help develop future business. Occasionally takes the lead on developing competitive proposal ideas and managing proposal development.
• Takes the lead in engaging with clients/sponsors and related parties. Some independent interaction at the more senior levels of client organizations. Effectively represents CNA as an organization.
• Shapes/influences how our sponsors/clients think about issues. Plays a supporting role in enhancing CNA's reputation as an organization. Periodically delivers change. Plays a key and active role in supporting efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex, technical analytic results in a clear and concise fashion to sponsors/clients. Can tailor analytic products, both briefings and reports, to suit particular audiences, and can effectively adapt to unexpected situations when communicating results of analysis. Effectively communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Works independently under general…