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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project Leader - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Sciences, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18490940?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18490940%2FArtificial-Intelligence-Ai-Project-Leader-Maryland-Laurel ## About the Role * Possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant field * Have at least 3 years of project leadership experience in DoD-, Cyber, or National Health-based AI, Machine Learning or Data Science settings * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and organizational skills * Are able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance by your start date. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. * Are willing and able to travel to customer sites as needed. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have a Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other relevant technical field, with emphasis on data science or applied math * Have at least 8 years of software development and engineering experience * Have prior experience with large government research and development programs across multiple military and civilian government agencies ## Description Are you passionate about leading teams building solutions for our greatest national security challenges? Are you searching for engaging work with an employer that prioritizes impact, innovation, and personal development? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our leadership team in the Information Sciences Branch of the Asymmetric Operations Sector! We are seeking a project leader to help us build innovative solutions for challenges in national defense and healthcare. .We are looking for a project and technical leader to guide teams of engineers and software developers prototyping and operationalizing state of the art AI solutions. As an AI Project Leader: * You will build and lead strong teams with APL scientists and engineers to develop and deliver effective AI and data science solutions in critical areas such as DoD-, Cyber-, or National Health-based AI * You will lead the development of new research proposals to pursue high-risk, high-reward ideas and transition successes to real world impact * You will combine your technical expertise and leadership experience to mentor and grow team members into future leaders * You will build partnerships with scientists and engineers across APL, the other divisions of JHU, and the wider research community * ## Related Videos - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Resolving technical debts in software architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1680-resolving-technical-debts-in-software-architecture) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [AI beyond the code: Master your organisational AI implementation.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1248-ai-beyond-the-code-master-your-organisational-ai-implementation) - [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects) - [AI or KO: Is HR ever going to use intelligent technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1473-ai-or-ko-is-hr-ever-going-to-use-intelligent-technology) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How to start an AI project for a good cause and boost your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/15-how-to-start-an-ai-project-for-a-good-cause-and-boost-your-career) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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