Data Truther - Part-time

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Data Truther to support the development, characterization, and quality assurance of ground-truthed datasets used to train, test, and evaluate machine learning and automated target recognition (ATR) systems. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, organizing, annotating, and validating multi-modal sensor data—including Wide-Area Motion Imagery (WAMI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), and Full-Motion Video (FMV)—to produce high-fidelity, well-documented "truth" data. You will also help establish repeatable truthing processes, mentor new team members, and source imagery and other data to meet evolving research requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong attention to detail, an understanding of imagery and sensor phenomenology, and a methodical approach to data labeling and documentation.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Document and characterize existing truthed datasets;
• Review, organize, document, characterize (operating condition difficulty), and truth (label, annotate) WAMI, SAR, EO/IR, and FMV data (or possibly data from other sensor modalities);
• Help review, validate, and/or correct data truth;
• Help design and set up data characterization and truthing processes for WAMI, SAR, EO/IR, FMV data (and possibly other modalities);
• Help demonstrate the characterization and truthing processes and tools to others;
• Help train new truthers;
• Identify and download commercial and other imagery (or other data) to meet data requirements; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• US Citizenship required. 
• Must hold an active Security Clearance
• HS Diploma; some college preferred;
• Minimum 2 years’ basic computer skills/experience;
• Detail oriented; ability to remain focused and follow instructions;
• Ability to use AI Toolkits
• Strong interpersonal and customer interaction skills;
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; and
• Ability to integrate with a team.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.