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1099 consultant · ~200–1,200 hrs per funded award · $70–$145/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Principal Investigator, Applied AI and Data (SBIR / STTR / NIH)

Lead a funded research project as the named principal investigator, own the science, the milestones and the reports, and keep the work honest against what the sponsor asked for.

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About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

  1. You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
  2. A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
  3. You work remote, paid from the contract. ~200–1,200 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

  • Serve as PI or co-PI of record on a DoD SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF or DOE award we win, with the required time commitment
  • Turn the topic into a feasibility plan with measurable Phase I outcomes and a credible Phase II path
  • Run the technical work with our engineers and the partner institution and write the technical reports
  • Represent the project to the Government program manager and technical point of contact

Required qualifications

  • A record of leading funded R&D (federal, industry or academic) with publications or deliverables you can show
  • Applied machine learning, data science or software research background matched to the topic
  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
  • Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

  • Prior SBIR, STTR or NIH principal-investigator role
  • A current university appointment eligible for STTR research-institution work
  • Experience commercializing research results

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $70–$145 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–1,200 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Principal Investigator, Applied AI and Data (SBIR / STTR / NIH)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

  • This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
  • We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
  • Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

Availability

Pay for this role: $70–$145 an hour, set by your experience.

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