AI Researcher at Precision Solutions
Ft. Meade, MD
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Jul 2, 2026
Ft. Meade, MD
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An onsite research role at Ft. Meade, MD focused on designing and running experiments to evaluate AI/ML models and agentic systems — assessing capability, reliability, and limitations. The work involves literature reviews, statistical analysis, and translating findings into written technical reports and implementation guidance for developers and non-technical stakeholders. Suits candidates with applied AI/ML research experience and an active NSA-held TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance.
Senior level · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · TS/SCI clearance
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $137,274 (middle half $105,061–$170,815).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (9)
The posting requires an active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph (FS Poly) specifically held by or within the past two years of the NSA — a notably narrow clearance gate that will significantly constrain the candidate pool.
The role title is 'AI Researcher' but the day-to-day work centers on applied ML/AI evaluation research, experimental design, and statistical analysis, making 15-2051 (Data Scientists) the best fit; 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is a plausible runner-up given the research-heavy framing.
A BS in Computer Science or similar is listed under 'Education/Certification Requirements,' but the posting explicitly states 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree, so the degree requirement is treated as None.
NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy are listed together as examples of 'Scientific Computing Libraries' in the requirements section; NumPy is used as the primary skill name with Pandas and SciPy as alternatives since they are presented as a grouped, interchangeable set of examples rather than all individually mandated.
Jira and Confluence appear together as 'collaboration tools' in the Technologies section and are listed as 'comfortable with' in the Requirements section — both are captured as separate skills given they are distinct products, though the 'comfortable with' framing places them at the softer end of the required gate.
No compensation, contract type, or years-of-experience floor is stated in the posting.
The role is onsite at Ft. Meade, MD; the nearest CBSA is Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580).
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): ML/AI evaluation methods, experiment design.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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