Senior Research Lead – AI Security Portfolio; Fully Remote

• Define and drive RAND's research agenda on secure AI systems, establishing priorities across multiple teams and programs.
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects integrating technical R&D, cybersecurity operations, and policy analysis.
• Mentor and manage senior technical staff, project leaders, and researchers across a portfolio of 15-30 people.

Qualifications:

• Technical experience in AI security, cybersecurity engineering, or adjacent emerging technology fields required.
• Demonstrated success leading large technical or research programs, including managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Deep understanding of AI threat models, system vulnerabilities, and cyber capability evaluation.

Benefits and Culture:

• RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, and paid time-off.
• RAND emphasizes a collegial environment that respects contributions and dignity of all staff, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to make communities safer and more secure. It has approximately 1,750 employees across offices in the US, Europe, and Australia, with a collegial environment that values objectivity, integrity, and diverse perspectives.