National Institute of Standards and Technology · Boulder, Colorado, Colorado
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You evaluate AI outputs, refine prompts and workflows, and keep AI-powered operations reliable.
NIST seeks an Applied AI Technical Lead for research in critical technologies. This role drives AI solutions for manufacturing and cybersecurity. Key duties include strategic analysis of trustworthy AI, international technical oversight, and transitioning technologies to key partners. This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe
Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.
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