Associate (AI, Defence)

TL;DR

Associate (AI, Defence): Scoping, building, and delivering impactful AI projects for clients in the Defence sector with an accent on translating complex operational requirements into clear user stories and designing user-centric workflows. Focus on ensuring successful delivery and implementation of bespoke AI solutions in high-stakes defence environments.

Location: Hybrid role based in London, UK. You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and willing to work 2 to 4 days per week on-site with customers throughout the UK. Remote work is flexible from elsewhere within the UK when not on client sites.

Company

hirify.global, established in 2014, transforms performance through human-centric AI for over 350 global customers across various sectors, with a fast-growing business and reputation.

What you will do

• Manage individual work streams to support the successful delivery and implementation of bespoke AI solutions.
• Collaborate with Defence stakeholders to understand critical mission challenges and user needs.
• Conduct open-source analysis to support the development of cutting-edge AI tools.
• Translate complex operational requirements into clear user stories for delivery and engineering teams.
• Design and test workflows that support user-centric decision-making in high-stakes environments.
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure projects run smoothly and solutions meet customer needs.

Requirements

• Analytical thinking and ability to clearly communicate ideas and synthesise complex information.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC) is required.
• Some experience working on AI/data intensive projects in the Defence sector.
• External client-facing experience and demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships.
• Experience working with technical teams and understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Proactive and thoughtful approach to ambiguous situations, taking initiative to find solutions.

Nice to have

• Open to conversations about part-time hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited Annual Leave Policy.
• Private healthcare and dental coverage.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly flexibility.
• Access to Sanctus Coaching.
• Hybrid working model with 2 days in the Old Street office, London.

Hiring process

• Talent Team Screen (30 mins)
• Introduction Interview (60 mins)
• Case Study Interview (60 mins)
• Interview with Business Unit Director (30 mins)