This position offers options for in-person (in the District of Columbia (DC) metropolitan area), hybrid or remote (within the US) work

　　Company Description

　　Gryphon Scientific is a small, growing consulting business with a unique focus on physical and life sciences, public health, and program management and evaluation. We capitalize on our staff’s rich, past experience in the laboratory, in policy shops and from the field, combined with literature-based research and interview data collection, to tackle projects with complex technical challenges. Our projects drive policy changes in security, preparedness, and science policy at the highest levels of US government. Abroad, we collaborate with international partners to address daunting public health challenges. Our aim is to improve the health and safety of populations world-wide. Gryphon strongly encourages collaboration across disciplines, throughout the company, and between junior and senior staff, including a large cadre of PhD scientists. Personal and professional development are actively supported through opportunities to work across a wide range of projects. The energy of our small business environment, as well as our commitment to technical excellence, attracts staff with interesting and impressive backgrounds as well as recent graduates seeking a challenging and rewarding career. Gryphon boasts a friendly work environment, a comprehensive employee benefit package, and places an emphasis on work-life integration, which has afforded us excellent employee retention. Gryphon strives to maintain diversity, equity, inclusion, and sense of belonging in our daily work. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

　　Description

　　Gryphon Scientific is seeking a Director for our Data Science Practice area to run all facets of the practice, including managing staff, serving as an experienced technical leader to lead/advise on projects, and helping develop a business development pipeline. Across these functions, the Data Science Practice Director will spearhead leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), especially as they intersect with Gryphon’s deep expertise in science, particularly biological science. Applicants must have proven background in these dimensions and an entrepreneurial mindset.

　　We seek a Data Science Practice Director who is passionate about AI/ML, current with the latest developments in the field, and has a demonstrated ability to leverage AI/ML methods to answer complex domain-specific questions or address client problems. The Data Science Director also should be skilled in statistics and programming and has knowledge of data science and software engineering. managing large scale projects, mentoring and developing less experienced staff, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. We are looking for a leader with a demonstrated track record of success in client-focused business development in AI/ML. Additionally, Gryphon has an existing line of business in AI policy, and candidates with experience in understanding the role of AI in society will be a welcomed addition to this focus area.

　　Candidates will have a degree with a focus on ML or adjacent fields including computer science, physics, life science analytics, statistics/mathematics, or an engineering discipline; a minimum of ten years' experience in a government or business environment; and a record of successful applications or publications (peer reviewed, white papers, and/or government reports) in AI/ML. Candidates with a primary focus in AI/ML and additional expertise in life science or science policy are strongly encouraged to apply.

　　Duties

　　Serve as a strategic thinker and business leader capable of providing vision and direction for growth of the Data Science Practice area through business development, staff recruitment, and project management.

　　Manage practice area operations by balancing labor demand and availability for staff in the Data Science practice area, including for Data Science projects and projects conducted in collaboration with Gryphon's other practice areas. Achieving balance will entail collaborating with peers on labor planning, hiring new staff, and development of new business.

　　Serve as a personnel manager to staff in the Data Science Practice area (currently a growing team of five people, several of whom have advanced education and experience in statistics, bioengineering, and computational biology). In their capacity as personnel manager, the Director will serve as a coach and mentor to staff, including supporting growth in their technical skills. As the practice area expands, the Director will develop and support a system for continued management, mentorship and personnel growth.

　　Serve as a technical lead on challenging analytic projects that involve developing and implementing AI & ML algorithms and tools to address problems in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics and bioinformatics and additional areas of focus for Gryphon related to global health and security.

　　Serve as a successful technical lead on proposals and projects that increase the scope and/or scale of data science work at Gryphon.

　　Provide leadership, technical direction, and creative strategic plans for successful business development efforts primarily in the federal government.

　　Collaborate with the Executive Vice President of Research to provide input to the development of company practices, policies, and operational modes, and promote implementation of company policies and practices within the practice area (or among practice area staff).

　　Requirements

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Degree with a focus on ML or adjacent fields including computer science, physics, life science analytics, statistics/mathematics, or an engineering discipline

　　A minimum of 10 years' experience in a U.S. government or business environment

　　A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a personnel manager

　　A record of successful applications or written products in AI/ML

　　A record of successful client-focused business development in data science and AI/ML

　　U.S. Citizen

　　Required Skills:

　　Knowledge of the U.S. government contracting environment and demonstrated experience developing and leading government-sponsored work involving AI/ML

　　Proven track record in business development or funding acquisition focused on client-focused solutions using data science, with a focus on AI/ML

　　Successful track record implementing AI/ML methods across multiple projects

　　Significant experience working with large data sets and mastery of at least one programming language

　　Demonstrated ability to mentor and support staff growth in technical excellence, project management/execution, business development skills, and individual professional growth

　　Experience with version control management systems (such as git)

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Domain expertise relevant to Gryphon's work in the life sciences, such as public health, epidemiology, or life science analytics including biostatistics and bioinformatics

　　Experience with multiple programming languages (Python, R, C++, Java, etc.)

　　Experience implementing and managing team-based software development efforts

　　Ability to acquire and maintain an active security clearance

　　Travel Requirement:

　　This position may require travel multiple times per year, for up to a week each time, to support in-person meetings with clients and staff or project related objectives/activities. Travel may be required to countries with vaccination requirements for entry to support specific project work.

　　Gryphon is seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities, including those who can demonstrate the above skills and abilities developed through non-traditional work history, experiences, and education. While all the required skills/abilities above are important for the work we do, we are happy to discuss how your non-traditional experiences can support our work.

　　Benefits

　　Gryphon Offers:

　　Fully paid health insurance for staff, and discounted rates for family members

　　Dental, disability, and life insurance

　　Flexible working hours

　　Options for in-person (in the District of Columbia [DC] metropolitan area), hybrid, or remote work

　　Paid time off, in addition to 10 paid holidays

　　Continuing education benefits (after 6 months of employment at the beginning of the year)

　　Generous year-end profit sharing and performance bonuses

　　Wellness benefits (funds gym memberships, exercise classes, etc.)

　　Up to 12 weeks leave, per the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

　　Parental leave

　　Flex spending account (FSA)

　　401K with 3% match (after 6 months of employment)

　　Bereavement leave

　　Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000