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Applied AI Technical Lead & Strategic Analyst (Information Technology Laboratory), ZP-1550-IV/V

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Boulder, Colorado, Colorado

Compensation

$119k–$197kper year
$119k$197k
Entry Level
On-siteFull-timeSecurity Operations
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What is AI Operations?

You evaluate AI outputs, refine prompts and workflows, and keep AI-powered operations reliable.

This role is for you if you already use AI tools and have strong judgment about quality.

📋About the Role

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

FederalVeterans Preference

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
Python + data fundamentals
Prompting & LLM basics
First automation shipped
2
Build Skills
6–8 wks
AI project portfolio
Model evaluation practice
Real business use case
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Demo-first resume
Apply strategically
Interview prep

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