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Who We Are: The Subcontracts Group of the Purchasing Department is responsible for the solicitation, negotiation, award, documentation, administration, and closeout of subcontracts. The team assists Project Managers in all phases of the subcontract. Objectives of this Role: * Must be a motivated self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. * Cradle to grave award and administration of Subcontracts. Awards must comply with government requirements, primarily FAR and CFR. * Review Subcontract needs, issue RFP's, determine flowdown requirements, recommend appropriate contract type, negotiate and issue subcontract awards supporting contracts with Institute clients to evaluate for compliance to Federal regulations. * Perform cost/price analysis, market research, negotiations, and approving subcontract invoices. * Adhere to all compliance and auditing requirements for the conduct of ethical and transparent operations including compliance to Institute, Purchasing, and Subcontracts Policies . * During a subcontract period of performance, monitor the terms of the agreement including progress, plans, invoices and payments. * Address change orders, modifications and disputes in a timely manner. * Must be able to apply conceptual knowledge to solve problems and progress work timely. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Review Subcontract needs, issue RFP's, determine flowdown requirements, recommend appropriate contract type, negotiate and issue subcontract awards supporting contracts with Institute clients to evaluate for compliance to Federal regulations and Institute policies. * Evaluate subcontractor proposals, perform cost/price analysis, market research, negotiations of subcontract terms and conditions, and approving subcontract invoices. * Awards and administers subcontracts of various types and complexity. * Negotiate and award other agreement types to include Teaming Agreements, CRADAs, Basis Order Agreements, and Task Orders to support Institute projects. * Regularly interact with internal customers to include program management, contracts, accounting, legal and others groups as required. * Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to effectively resolve subcontract issues of varying degrees of complexity. * Ensure compliance with government regulations, Institute policies and business practices. * Research, analyze, coordinate, develop and maintain auditable business documentation. * Perform all other duties as assigned. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Business or related with related experience. * 1 -5 years: Demonstrated experience administering, negotiating and awarding Government Contracts or Subcontracts. Working knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), Code of Federal Regulations and other supplements. * 1-5 years: Experience in Government Contracts or Subcontracts to include managing contract requirements, negotiating and awarding various contract types and complexity, cost/price justification, and compliance activities is preferred. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Direct experience in Purchasing is a plus. Must have a high level of motivation, attention to detail, and energetic approach to job duties. Excellent organization skills necessary. * Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word experience preferred. Knowledge of general business practices and procedures. Strong analytical, critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

AIR is seeking a Senior Technical Assistance (TA) Consultant with deep expertise in higher education in prison and work-based learning, and one or more of the following areas: postsecondary education systems workforce development reentry services This role will lead strategic technical assistance projects that support institutions and agencies in improving outcomes for underserved populations including people impacted by the criminal legal system. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world. AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. Responsibilities: Lead cross-sector technical assistance efforts that strengthen alignment between postsecondary education institutions, workforce systems, and reentry programs to expand access to career pathways and work-based learning opportunities for people impacted by the criminal legal system and other underserved populations. Serve as a subject matter expert on higher education in prison (HEP), including program design, implementation, and development of tools and resources to support effective delivery. Maintain strong connections within the HEP community and AIR's internal divisions to inform and enhance AIR's work. Serve as a subject matter expert on work-based learning, such as apprenticeship, and the development of tools and resources to support program design and adaptation of existing programs to include work-based learning (WBL). Maintain strong connections with the higher education community about the use of WBL and/or apprenticeship. Conduct policy and program analysis to inform improvements in postsecondary and workforce reentry systems, including evaluation of funding streams, field needs, service delivery models, and institutional practices. Translate research into actionable tools and guidance, producing briefs, toolkits, and training materials that help practitioners implement evidence-based strategies for career readiness and reentry success. Foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, and professional growth. Identify and pursue new business opportunities with federal, state, and foundation clients. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, and Experience Ph.D. with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with a minimum of 7 years; or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience in a related field. Experience delivering TA to public agencies, nonprofits, or community-based organizations. Prior experience in a mission-driven, nonprofit, philanthropic, or academic setting. Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or federal/state technical assistance contracts and leading cross-functional teams. Established networks in the field and a willingness to cultivate relationships on behalf of AIR. Familiarity with federal funding streams and policy frameworks related to Pell reinstatement, WIOA, Perkins V, and Second Chance Pell. Skills Well-connected within the HEP community, with knowledge of current trends, policy developments, and best practices. Experience navigating policies that promote WBL in higher education settings, with knowledge of current trends and best practices. Deep understanding of systems-level challenges and opportunities in postsecondary access, career readiness, and reentry for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system. Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience leading professional development and capacity-building efforts across diverse stakeholder groups. Ability to translate research and policy into practical tools, resources, and guidance for practitioners and decision-makers. Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to build trust, foster collaboration, and ensure successful project outcomes. Effective communicator and facilitator across various group sizes and settings, including experience developing briefs, toolkits, and training materials. Strong collaboration skills, with experience collaborating across internal teams and organizational divisions to align expertise and deliver cohesive project supports. Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call ************. Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example ************ is correct and ******************* is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out to *******************. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams. #LI-AS1 #LI-REMOTE AIR's Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Annual Salary Range$120,000-$150,000 USD

Who We Are: We develop and apply advanced computational methods to assess the performance of a variety of engineering materials that are used in a wide range of applications with a particular focus on estimating the life and reliability of high-consequence engineering applications. We seek candidates skilled in analytical and numerical methods that support software development for fatigue crack growth and fracture of metallic materials under sustained and cyclic loading. Most relevant technical areas include damage tolerance, computational mechanics, and computational material science. Objectives of this Role: * Join our team to perform fundamental and applied research through the development of advanced fatigue crack growth for material and structural integrity assessments. * Become an expert with our established software codebase and the technical solutions to solve problems related to practical fatigue crack growth, fracture, and structural integrity assessments. * Work within a large team and a managed software operations framework to write source code, integrate it, compile it, test it, and debug it as needed to support long-term, commercial software programs. * Apply principles in advanced continuum mechanics, numerical methods, materials science, and applied mathematics to solve unique problems using the modern Fortran programming language. * Learn business development skills to support contract research programs and assist developing new technology areas, and to interact with government and commercial clients as needed. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Extend and maintain the fatigue crack growth software programs: NASGRO and DARWIN. * Ensure accuracy, precision, and consistency of predictions implemented within high-criticality commercial software. * Develop new user-friendly and practical methods to perform damage tolerance assessments. * Accelerate methods by reducing the memory footprint, reducing computational costs, or handling large datasets efficiently. * Troubleshoot user issues in a timely manner by fixing bugs and generating reports. * Interact with a larger development team to coordinate issue resolution within a large, interconnected, and legacy codebase. * Document results in appropriate repositories. Provide guidance for software use. * Communicate effectively with colleagues, collaborators, and customers. * Prepare proposals, reports, and technical papers. * Manage tasks and projects to completion within scope, budget, and schedule constraints within a team environment. Requirements: * Requires a Masters or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Structural Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, or similar engineering degree. * 0-3 years: Experience and/or training in fracture mechanics, fatigue crack growth assessment, continuum mechanics, materials science, applied mechanics, applied mathematics, and mechanical behavior of engineering metals. * 0-3 years: Experience and/or training in software development processes for scientific computing, including version control, optimization, software verification, relevant programming languages, and programming assisted by ML/AI tools. * 0-3 years: Experience in stress-intensity factor solutions, weight function methods, fatigue crack growth algorithms, time-dependent crack growth, small-crack growth mechanisms, threshold, shakedown, rain flow, environmental fatigue, and multi-point computational fracture mechanics. * 0-3 years: Experience in customer issue resolution, supporting for legacy code and application programming interfaces, and using ML/AI tools to streamline software development, sustainment, documentation, and verification. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions Division as a Software Engineering Section Manager, leading top software developers providing solutions for next generation signal intelligence systems that span various customers and requirements across Air, Land, and Sea platforms. Lead, manage, and mentor software development staff, as well as driving innovation through new technologies, frameworks, and architectures. Objectives of this Role: * Manage and mentor software developers, supporting the staff to build and maintain their technical expertise and long-term careers. * Mentor and assist software staff on task break down, estimations and management. * Develop strong Customer business relationships to help build programs, understanding Customer mission needs and developing the right technological solutions to meet the needs. * Assist with proposal development, requirements refinement, estimations, and technical approaches. * Utilize your hands on experience with software languages, software development design practices, and software management tools, such as continuous integration tools, to provide direct software management support to programs. * Mentoring staff on effective use of task tracking. * Effective verbal and written communication with onsite and remote staff, and customers, regarding technical solutions and questions, documenting procedures and implementation processes to meet Customer mission and Division needs. * Excels at adjusting communication for audience. * Write and conduct high quality performance reviews, assist in recruiting and interviewing software development staff to expand the software business areas. * Help the department with resource planning for current and future work for software needs across the division. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Provide line level management for software developers, to include mentoring, coordinating program tasking, guiding career development, conducting performance reviews, monthly touch point, and other responsibilities in line with company personnel policies and procedures. * Expand software development staff teams through active staff recruiting, interviewing, and hiring activities. * Assist with Department and Divisional resource planning and management, for current and future work. * Effectively lead department and division boards and committees. * Lead quality requirements development, assist in thorough software designs, conduct analysis of alternatives, and assist in identifying and managing technical debt. * Oversee and create accurate software schedules to support the on time delivery of software solutions. * Work with peers to establish and continuously mature software development standards and practices in line with evolving industry standards to maintain relevancies in the software development field. * Support innovative thinking and internal research and development projects. * Support business opportunities and support proposing new work across the organization's areas of expertise and in line with its strategic goals. * Support proposals from a software development standpoint, to include writing the technical volumes and providing accurate estimations. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors or a Masters in Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Management, Engineering Management or directly related degree field with related experience. * PMP, Scrum Master, Agile Certified, Leadership or other Management certificates preferred. * 10 years: Leading software engineering teams, conducting performance reviews, and career development of direct reports. Experience with the end to end software lifecycle is required. Past experience doing software design, development, proactively researching new tech is highly desired. * Intermediate to advance user of Microsoft Tools, to include Project Online. Have used and familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools such at Gitlab and Teamcity is highly desired. Strong at development materials for presentation and presenting. * Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills to support technical and management responsibilities is required. Detailed oriented, pro-active, self-directed, organized, and the ability to multi-task is required. Skilled at conflict resolution and negotiation. * Assisting with proposals, both writing and estimates for software development solutions. Skilled technical writer and reviewer of documentation, architectures, frameworks and designs. Familiar with CMMI and other software quality standards is highly desired. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Join AIR as a Senior Economist and use your experience and expertise to help us deliver on our mission: to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better world for all. The Senior Economist will lead complex research initiatives, design innovative analytical frameworks, guide client strategy, and contribute to AIR's thought leadership in economics and public policy. This Senior Economist will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment-translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients. This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems. Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of conceptual frameworks for complex research projects. Direct the management and analysis of large-scale datasets using advanced econometric techniques. Apply rigorous quantitative methods to evaluate programs, policies, and interventions. Lead tasks or projects that design, implement, and monitor new payment and care delivery models Oversee the documentation of analytic procedures and ensure reproducibility and transparency. Author technical reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs; present findings to clients, stakeholders, and academic audiences. Lead proposal development, including conceptual design, methodology, and budgeting. Mentor and supervise junior economists and research analysts, fostering professional growth and technical excellence. Manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing strategic and analytical expertise. Contribute to AIR's strategic initiatives and thought leadership in economics and public policy. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Ph.D. in Economics, Public Policy, or a related social science field, with demonstrated expertise in econometrics or applied statistics. Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting quantitative research in policy-relevant domains. Proficiency in statistical programming tools (e.g., R, Python, STATA). Proven track record of designing and executing experimental and quasi-experimental studies. Prior research experience in health using advanced methods (e.g., fixed effects, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables). Experience managing complex projects and working with government, nonprofit, or philanthropic clients; experience with the Innovation Center at CMS preferred. Skills: Strong business development acumen and proposal writing experience. Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills. Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective collaborator in virtual and cross-functional team settings. Client-management skills, with an ability to deliver work on time and on budget. Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call ************ Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example ************ is correct and ******************* is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out *********************. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams. AIR's Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Annual Salary Range$125,000-$155,000 USD

Who We Are: The Transportation Technologies Department specializes in developing cutting-edge transportation technology software solutions for commercial and government clients. Our focus includes traffic focused data exchange systems, connected vehicle platforms, and other innovative software applications that drive the future of transportation. By leveraging expertise in automation, data integration, and intelligent systems, we create scalable and efficient software solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the transportation industry. Objectives of this Role: * Serve in a software developer/technical role on teams developing software solution in technology areas such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Data Exchange Systems. * Participate in internally funded, research and development programs. Bring your ideas to life as proof of concept, and integrate it into production systems. * Design and code, often for complex solutions, products that directly affect the lives and actions of the traveling public. * Save lives, reduce emissions, and make the roadways safer. * We bring together talented people from all backgrounds to help us deliver innovative software solutions in the transportation industry. * Join a dedicated team of software developers focused on improving transportation. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Undertake tasks working in coordination with the project manager, other team members, and management. * Perform advanced programming tasks for the maintenance and enhancement of one or more software systems. * Perform in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements definition, software/systems design, implementation, testing, integration, and system support. * Maintain a high level of code quality by writing unit tests, participating in code reviews, and debugging software modules. * Implement code using concepts of user interface design patterns, object oriented design, refactoring, test automation, continuous integration/deployment, networking, concurrency, modeling, and database design. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related with directly related industry experience. * 0-5 years: Experience working with C# and Python, and must have worked on SQL, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS tools, or React. * Must have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work both individually and as a member of a team. Must be able to lead tasks and be able to mentor other developers. * Must have an emphasis on software development, systems engineering, experience with object-oriented programming, and technical/project leadership experience. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Institute Quality Systems is a dedicated team of professionals committed to ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of internal processes within our organization. We conduct rigorous internal audits to identify opportunities for enhancement and compliance to international standards. Objectives of this Role: * Conduct in-depth quality system audits and assessments ensuring compliance with quality management systems, and applicable standards and regulations to ensure we meet our customer's needs. * Drive continuous improvement as an Internal Quality System Auditor, identifying areas for enhancement in documentation, procedures, and operational efficiency within a variety of scientific fields. * Minimize risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen the quality culture through meticulous audits and evaluations. * To provide valuable insights and recommendations as an Internal Quality System Auditor, contributing to the achievement of highest-quality research outcomes and client satisfaction. * Ensure precision, reliability, and adherence to quality standards, fostering trust among clients and stakeholders. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Review and plan audits to be conducted. This involves coordinating with relevant stakeholders, scheduling audits with internal customers, and preparing the necessary documentation and checklists. * Conduct on-site audits and surveillances to assess conformity to quality management systems, processes, and product requirements. * Perform documentation review, inspections, interviews, and observations to evaluate adherence to established standards and specification. * Prepare audit reports detailing the findings, observations, and recommendations from audits conducted. * Ensure the reports are accurate, well-documented, and delivered to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner. * Communicate with audit team and internal stakeholders regarding audit results, corrective actions, and improvement plans. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, and quality assurance and production, to address quality-related issues. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry or related degree with relevant experience. * 5+ years: Process-based auditing experience and/or Quality Engineering experience. * 5 years: Experience working under an established ISO9001-based quality management system. Comparable quality system standards, such as AS9100, ISO17025 or CMMI, are acceptable, too. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Join AIR as a part-time Principal Researcher and use your experience and knowledge to help us deliver on our mission: generating and applying rigorous evidence that contributes to a better world for all. The Principal Researcher provides strategic direction across complex research initiatives, cultivates partnerships, and contributes thought leadership to AIR's mission of creating a more equitable world through evidence. In this role, the Principal Researcher serves as a trusted advisor to clients and collaborators, guides multidisciplinary teams, and shapes the future of AIR's research agenda through innovation, mentorship, and enterprise-level contributions. This Principal Researcher will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment-translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. Mission-focused and evidence-driven, AIR applies rigorous research and technical expertise to close gaps in opportunity and access, improving lives across communities and systems. Responsibilities Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of complex, multi-method research studies and model design, implementation, and monitoring for new models across AIR's client services portfolio. Serve as project director, principal investigator, or senior advisor on high-profile projects, ensuring methodological rigor, relevance, and impact. Shape AIR's research strategy by identifying emerging trends, funding opportunities, and areas for innovation. Guide multidisciplinary teams in developing study designs, analytic plans, and dissemination strategies. Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, funders, and partners across sectors. Provide thought leadership through publications, presentations, and participation in national forums. Mentor and develop senior researchers and project staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Lead proposal development efforts, including strategy, writing, and client engagement. Oversee data collection and analysis activities, ensuring alignment with research goals and ethical standards. Translate complex findings into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders. Qualifications Education, Knowledge, and Experience: Masters in a relevant field (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy) with a minimum of 11 years of postdoctoral experience in applied research. Ph.D. preferred. Extensive experience leading research projects in contract research, evaluation, or academic settings. Deep understanding of implementation science and systems-level change. Experience leading implementation and monitoring projects or large components of them. Proven track record of securing funding and managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects. Experience with quantitative and qualitative methodologies and associated software (e.g., STATA, R, NVivo, Excel). Established reputation and professional network in relevant fields. Experience with the Innovation Center at CMS preferred. Skills: Strategic thinker with the ability to align research with policy and practice needs. Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present complex findings to varied audiences. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building. Commitment to equity, rigor, innovation, and impact in research and implementation. Client-management skills, with an ability to deliver work on time and on budget. Disclosures: This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.orgor call ************ Fraudulent Job Scams Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution while examining the email address, for example ************ is correct and ******************* is not a legitimate AIR email address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you have received, please reach out *********************. If you see a job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it toyour state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams atftc.gov/scams. AIR's Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States. Anticipated Hourly Rate Range$105-$115 USD

Who We Are: We solve complex fluids problems to help society gain access to energy and water. Mutual respect and collaboration define our culture, where the sharing of knowledge and the drive for excellence are pervasive. Safety is a top priority and is integrated in every operation. Objectives of this Role: * Provide engineering support for research projects on fluid systems and fluid handling equipment. * Topics include oil and gas equipment testing, erosion testing, methane mitigation, carbon sequestration, and alternative energy. * Design, build, and operate experimental testing programs that create field-realistic process flow conditions (pressure, temperature, fluids) in controlled test environments. * Lead experimental research projects in a laboratory setting. * Develop innovative solutions for commercial and government clients on the world's challenges in the energy-water nexus. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Conduct experimental laboratory research for complex fluid flow systems at existing facilities (Erosion Flow Test Facilities, Multiphase Flow Facility) and other specialized temporary test setups. * Implement data acquisition and control systems, select and install various instruments, operate test facilities, and perform tasks confidently under customer observation. * Manage research projects and document findings. Post-process test data; and present reports and technical papers; manage the technical and financial performance of projects. * Learn and apply new skills in a fast-paced research environment led by pursuit of industry's most pressing engineering challenges. * Interact and engage with commercial and government clients to develop solutions that fit their requirements, attend conferences, create promotional material, bid new projects, and write proposals. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or directly related degree field. * 1 years: Experience in one of these fields: Oil and gas industry, greenhouse gas mitigation, carbon sequestration, alternative energy, water management (harvesting, reuse, or desalination), or similar energy related field. * Hands-on experience with experimental methods (e.g., lab testing, data acquisition) or facility operation in an engineering context. * Must possess strong interpersonal and team skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex information. * Must have the willingness and ability to learn new technical skills and have the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work. * Experience with one or more of the following: LabVIEW programming or similar data acquisition and controls experience, modeling in SolidWorks/Creo/Ansys/Fluent, or programming using Excel VBA/MathCAD/Matlab/Python is required. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Join the SwRI ITC Support Services team that provides Oracle database support for the Institute Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), and other databases as needed. Hybrid schedule is available. Objectives of this Role: * Serve as database analyst and administrator for the Institute's Oracle based ERP system and other databases. * This is a critical position for the Institute that allows for carrying out the day to day activities of the Institute. * Provide assistance in resolving issues and maintaining the core Oracle database environment as well as ERP software, Deltek Costpoint and other supplemental applications as needed. * Work with a team to evaluate new technologies such as cloud and new Oracle architecture features. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Provide support to the ERP, Deltek's Costpoint product, to include upgrades, troubleshooting, and initiation of support calls. * Database responsibilities include providing support to Oracle system maintenance, database backups & restores, and database upgrade tasks. * For an on-premises Oracle environment on a UNIX platform. * Evaluate cloud technologies to support database instances. * Assist in the performing performance monitoring and tuning on Oracle databases. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, any related degree in Information Technology. * Continuing education and related certifications (Oracle certifications) plus 10 years of directly related professional level experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * With a Bachelors degree; 6 years of experience as an Oracle database administrator, or in a supporting role to database administration. Tasks supported to include performing installs, upgrades and migrations of Oracle software in an Enterprise environment on a UNIX/Linux based platform. * 1 years: Customer experience interfacing with end users in support of an ERP system or application. Ability to interface and facilitate issues with the ERP with end users and vendor. * 1 years: Experience or working knowledge with the use of Oracle's RMAN, and Data Guard products for high availability and disaster recovery. * 1 years: Experience or working knowledge with hosting databases in the cloud, and with Oracle Weblogic Application Server preferred. Experience with Costpoint a plus. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: The Strategic Aerospace Department in the Defense & Intelligence Solutions Division provides the USAF with engineering services that increases the warfighters capabilities specifically for the bombers, tankers and heavies platforms. We provide world-class research, design, services, and support, offering both new products and solutions to legacy issues for the US Air Force Global Strike Command, DoD industry, Allies, and U.S. Government. This position has the ability to have an alternate work location in Austin, Tx. Objectives of this Role: * Work with multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians in the execution of complex R&D program in support of national security. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Lead other designers in the development of PWB designs for avionics systems. Participate in proposals and customer meetings. * Will work in a team environment as well as independently to complete assigned tasks with minimum supervision. * Development of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Library component generation. * Requires PWB design experience to support integrated product team design reviews of drawings and other relevant technical data in support of avionic designs. * Position may require additional hours to meet project schedules. * Collaborate directly with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to develop printed circuit boards and interconnect systems for PCBs in support of MIL-SPEC avionics flight electronic hardware. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Aeronautics Technology or a High School diploma/equivalent or an Associates degree with continued education, certifications, and 25 years related experience. * 10+ years: Those with a Bachelors degree require 10-15 years of experience in printed wiring board design. * 25 years: Those without a Bachelors degree will require 25 years of advanced working knowledge of Mentor Graphics PADS Professional, and/or Xpedition with printed wiring board design. * Interconnect principles and practices designing low level and complex PWB designs is desired. * Basic understanding of configuration management and electronic development methods are required. A good understanding of Signal Integrity as well as a good mechanical aptitude is desired. Prior knowledge of IPC standards, Digital, Mixed Signal, and RF electronics PWB designs. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Or Austin, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: The Intelligent Systems Division develops automated solutions for commercial and government clients in multiple domains including transportation (traffic management, connected automated vehicle), manufacturing robotics, medical prognostics, and communication standards. Objectives of this Role: * Serve in a software developer role on teams focused on delivering innovative solutions for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Integrated Corridor Management Systems (ICMS), and Decision Support Systems (DSS). * Participate in advanced, internally funded, research and development programs. * Bring your ideas to life as proof of concept, and secure external funding to integrate it into production systems. * Design and code, often for complex solutions, products that directly affect the lives and actions of the traveling public. * Perform programming tasks to enhance and maintain software used to improve traffic safety, travel times, intelligence and sensing, and more. * Save lives, reduce emissions, and make the roadways safer. * We bring together talented people from all backgrounds to help us deliver innovative software solutions in the transportation industry. * Join a dedicated team of software developers focused on improving transportation. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Undertake tasks working in coordination with the project manager and other team members. * Work with senior software engineers in regard to best practices of multiple programming languages. * Perform in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements definition, software/systems design, implementation, testing, integration, and system support. * Maintain a high level of code quality by writing unit tests, participating in code reviews, and debugging software modules. * Implement code using concepts of user interface design patterns, object oriented design, refactoring, design patterns, test automation, continuous integration/deployment, networking, concurrency, modeling, and database design. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related with directly related industry experience. * 0 years: Familiarity with object oriented development in a language such as C#, C++, or Java, or other technologies such as SQL, Docker, WPF, ASP.NET, MVVM, MVC, or React. * If no related work experience, must have related internships. * Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well both individually and as a member of a project team. Must be a fast learner, self motivated, and a self starter, and able to multitask. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Process Chemistry provides analytical support for petrochemical and renewable energy research, with chemistry as its foundation. Work includes testing and evaluating developmental processes, utilizing advanced instrumentation, and fabricating custom sampling systems. The role emphasizes catalyst development, innovative science ideas, and problem-solving to address complex challenges. Through rigorous chemical principles, advanced tools, and collaborative approaches, Process Chemistry drives efficiency, sustainability, and breakthrough solutions across projects Objectives of this Role: * Experience with analytical instrumentation and apparatus relayed to the chemistry and process chemistry work, including chromatography (especially gas chromatography) online instruments a plus. * Work is in support of process projects from bench scale to pilot plant size. * Seeking a motivated professional to join our Process Chemistry team, contributing in chemistry, catalysts, instrumentation, project execution, and business development. * Ideal candidates are problem-solvers with strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset * Strong leader with experience leading, teaching, mentoring, and training research and technical staff in the area of chemistry related work. * Established a substantial and consistent record of technical quality on projects, successful proposals, and/or extensive business development. * Have strong visibility and are involved in external professional activities. * Possess advanced expertise, project and business skills, work independently, lead major programs, improve planning and development, and present R&D efforts to clients and the professional community, driving innovation and success. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Drive business development by leveraging departmental innovations, lead continuous improvement to boost productivity and sustainability, and collaborate across sections to align technical advancements with strategic objectives. * Manage and execute projects in the area of renewables, catalyst and chemistry including method and instrument research and development. * Apply chemistry and catalyst knowledge to optimize processes and improve efficiency while supporting and maintaining instrumentation, participating in research, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to projects from concept through scale-up. * Design, conduct, and lead laboratory testing involving bench test facilities and comprehensive data analysis to be able to provide clear and concise summaries to clients and/or technical management. * Lead, mentor, train junior staff in technical activities and helping them advance science and project management and chemical concepts. * Written report on all activities including staff, business development, and networking. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Chemistry with an emphasis on physical, materials or analytical chemistry. Those with graduate level degrees may have fewer years of industry experience. * Shift work required. * 7 years: Related industry experiences including instrumentation, chemistry related methods, * Excel in method development, applying expertise in HPLC, spectroscopy, and chromatography for complex analysis. Drive product and process development, create scalable compounds and formulations, and master advanced equipment operation and troubleshooting. * Must have a genuine passion for chemistry and its power to transform society and deliver solutions for clients, with enthusiasm for innovation, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to applying science that improves lives, industries, and communities. * Must actively network and establish themselves as a standout leader in the science of chemistry, driving innovation and recognition within the section and department while fostering collaboration and advancing organizational goals. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, non-U.S. citizen national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) due to ITAR work in section. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Chemistry & Chemical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Southwest Research Institute is seeking highly driven and skilled Computer Scientist/Engineer for its Applied Power Division to help develop prototype systems to solve national security challenges. Objectives of this Role: * Assist in design, development, and optimization of hardware systems to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. * Participate in exercises and testing to gather critical field data and troubleshoot technical issues. * Provide software front-end and back-end development for one-off systems. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Collaborate with team members to develop and implement innovative solutions for system challenges. * Inform and work with military SOPs and standards for system evaluation and development. * Prepare and present technical reports and findings to senior management. * Programming for real time and near real time systems. * Assisting with design for analog and digital circuits. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree field with relevant experience. * 0-5 years: Experience related to GUI Design and backend development. * Coding experience with Python and C++ preferred. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas Military Friendly: Your military experience may apply to this position For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Tactical Aerospace is a prime supplier for aerospace and avionic quality technology on new and legacy defense systems. We design and build complex electronic systems, provide test systems, maintain/provide field support, and create Neuromorphic Computing AI. Objectives of this Role: * Lead and coordinate technicians and work with Management, Program Management, and engineers in the production of LRU's and test systems. * Analyze/ set up/lay out production flows for complex electronic LRU's and lead/coordinate the production of complex electronic LRU's/systems/sub-systems/test equipment. * Tasks will also include testing, trouble shooting and reworking PCBA's. * Coordinate with suppliers and manage the supply chain. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Lead production, rework, assembly, and test of complex electronic systems/LRU's/ PCBA's. * Coordinate with suppliers and manage parts/components as necessary. * Perform assembly and test tasks. * Perform PCBA component soldering to IPC standards, trouble shoot circuits/PCBA's, work with suppliers as necessary. * Manage all parts, assemblies, components for the department. * Obtain quotes and create P.O.'s. * Lay out production flows and lead the technicians to meet production schedule and budgets. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Applied Technology or 25 years of continued education/certifications and work experience in lieu of a degree. * Shift work required * 10+ years: Experience in assembly and test of Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA's). Shown ability to trouble shoot PCBA failures. * Soldering to IPC Standards. * Leading others and PCBA production experience. ERP/MRB knowledge. Ability to coordinate with vendors. * Experience with lab test equipment (power supplies, DMM, oscilloscopes, etc). * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Defense & Intelligence Solutions home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: The Contracts Department is responsible for leading 'cradle-to-grave' contract review, negotiation, and administration activities supporting SwRI's technical divisions. Objectives of this Role: * Support SwRI by serving as a Credit Specialist in the Contracts Department. * Make intermediate/large-dollar credit decisions and participate in contract negotiations. * Exercise discretion, independent judgment, diligence, and attention to detail. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Analyze credit reports, internal references, and financial information to determine credit worthiness and credit limits for new and existing customers; to include the preparation of proposed payment terms and pro forma invoices. * Communicate with internal and external customers regarding credit decisions on a daily basis in a fast paced and high transaction volume environment. * Multi-task deadline driven requests. * Collaborate with contractual and technical staff to develop and maintain relationships with key customers. * Develop a working knowledge of Contract Department and Credit Group processes. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting. * 0-6 years: General office operations experience required. Commercial credit/collections experience a plus, * 0-6 years: Intermediate/working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required as well as experience working with PDF documents. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Operating Systems Support Section - Section that provides Windows support to the SwRI administrative cost centers and to technical divisions as needed. The section is also responsible for managing the VMWare, and Windows configuration and endpoint management. Objectives of this Role: * Support in an Enterprise environment managing Windows Server, general Active Directory considerations, Configuration management. * Skills include provisioning and management of user and computer objects, management and troubleshooting of Windows server related technologies. * Monitoring and maintaining servers and infrastructure in an Enterprise environment on premise, in VMWare virtualization, and in Azure cloud infrastructure. * Support and maintenance of Microsoft Windows and Configuration management with SCCM and Config Manager, as well as other technologies in use by the organization. * Installation and support of 3rd party applications on Windows servers. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Maintaining existing Microsoft Windows technologies in use and other 3rd party Windows applications. * Services include, but are not limited to, file sharing, Distributed File System, IIS web technologies, Print Services Management, and other Windows server services. * Building and maintaining Microsoft Windows servers and hardware on premise, in a virtual environment, and in Azure cloud. * Monitoring and maintaining configuration management using SCCM, Configuration Manager, Intune, and other management tools. * Vulnerability assessment and remediation using existing tool such a Qualys and other inventory management tools. * MS SQL server monitoring and configuration. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related with 3 years experience. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of experience with technical Certifications such as Azure Certified Administrator, Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), or Expert (MCSE) required. VMware certifications helpful. * 3 years: Microsoft Windows Server administration in support of Microsoft services in a physical and virtual, secure enterprise environment. * 2 years: Installation and support of 3rd party applications running on Windows servers * 1 years: Experience with configuration management tools such as SCCM, Intune, and Patch Manager. * Microsoft SQL server experience a plus. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: The Spacecraft Development Department is a group of innovative engineers, program managers, and technicians developing unique spacecraft solutions for challenging space missions. We design and fabricate custom solutions to explore the boundaries of science or solve complex problems not yet delivered by industry to accommodate a variety of payloads. Objectives of this Role: * Work in multidisciplinary project teams to design, analyze, and build cutting edge spacecraft to enable the next generation of spaceflight exploration. * Provide technical leadership for spacecraft electrical power subsystem development across the full program life cycle. * Interface with customers and support design reviews to justify design decisions. * Provide innovative technical solutions to design challenges. * Provide training and mentorship to lower career-level staff. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Develop electrical power subsystem requirements and verification planning. * Lead analyses necessary for the development of a spacecraft electrical power subsystem at unit and spacecraft levels. * Lead design and fabrication efforts for spacecraft electrical power subsystems. * Mentor junior engineers and develop best practices to aid development of spacecraft. * Develop technical reports for mission status and materials for internal and external reviews, tests hardware, propose and preform internal research to improve technology and establish competitive advantage. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. * 5+ years: Design experience required with demonstrated experience as a spacecraft subsystem lead. * Assembly, Integration and Test experience preferred. * Spacecraft or space system development experience for NASA, DoD, or commercial applications. * Demonstrated technical excellence through a variety of challenging assignments, work under moderate to minimal supervision, and demonstrated ability for having accountability for completing assignments. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Space Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Who We Are: Our team produces innovative solutions for sensing and understanding the world, transforming reality into digitized reality. By applying novel Machine Learning (Deep Learning) techniques, we create intelligent automated systems that sense, think, and act in the real world. Our Bioinformatics team is changing the medical field by applying our innovative solutions to cutting-edge R&D for medical diagnoses and treatments. Objectives of this Role: * Lead architecture and design for complex, large-scale medical AI software systems and platforms for SwRI clients. * Design and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient systems by integrating advanced system engineering and ML Ops practices. * Drive technical strategy for the application of modern and traditional machine learning algorithms in decision support systems. * Identify and architect opportunities to extend our automation and AI solutions into new industries and applications. * Mentor engineering and research staff, raising the technical bar across projects. * Work closely with engineers, researchers, and external partners to shape solutions that are flexible, modular, and adaptable to diverse applications. * Foster innovation by integrating cutting-edge ML Ops techniques into the overall system architecture, ensuring seamless model deployment and monitoring. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: * Define and oversee system and software architecture for advanced AI-enabled platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with medical and government standards. * Partner with researchers and engineers to guide implementation of ML/AI software solutions and ensure alignment with system-level requirements. * Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to shape requirements into technical roadmaps and proposals. Develop and maintain infrastructure for CI/CD pipelines tailored for machine learning model versions, experimenting with new frameworks and tools to optimize operations. * Provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability. Implement robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms to ensure the reliability and performance of deployed ML models. * Establish development best practices, including CI/CD, code quality standards, and security compliance. Stay current with emerging AI technologies and evaluate integration into existing platforms. Requirements: * Requires a Bachelors, Masters or a PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. * 8+ years: Proven experience in ML Ops, including model deployment, CI/CD pipelines, model versioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management. * 3 years: Experience in a technical leadership or software architecture role. * Deep expertise in software architecture for distributed systems, AI/ML platforms, and cloud-native environments. Strong proficiency in Python and modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, Agile). Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, with the ability to design an * Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture. Experience architecting systems with regulatory and security constraints (HIPAA, DoDI 8500.1, FedRAMP). * Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks (React.js, Flutter) and decision-support tool development. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and engage directly with clients at executive and technical levels. * A valid/clear driver's license is required. Special Requirements: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen. Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Intelligent Systems home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.