Navy AI Transformation Co-ordinator

This new role sits within the Navy AI Cell under Director Develop. The Navy AI Cell has been formed to accelerate AI adoption throughout the Navy. While this role principally focuses on the maritime customer, our approach must be coherent with centrally-driven AI initiatives and those being developed in the other Front Line Commands and functional areas across Defence.

The Digital C5ISR team is leading on AI capability development for the Navy. As the Navy Artificial Intelligence Transformation Coordinator, you will direct, sponsor and cohere various strands of AI capability development, from experimentation to acquisition. You will lead on developing the AI roadmap and delivering its enabling objectives. You will be directly accountable to the Head Navy AI Cell.

Responsibilities

Plan for effective development of AI through coordination and development of the required digital enablers. Make the case for the required resources and track the progression of these enablers.
Refine the Navy assurance model to ensure that delivery of AI is adopted at pace, whilst remaining ambitious, safe and responsible. Working with central organisations and initiatives including but not limited to the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) and the Defence AI and Autonomy Unit (DAU) to align the RN approach.
Cohere and track AI development across the Navy through a Community of Interest forum and regular engagement with stakeholders.
Contribute to various management groups to ensure the inclusion and prioritisation of the key enabling capabilities for AI exploitation at scale. Engage with internal stakeholders as required.
Support and contribute to required business processes, administration and risk management required to support routine reporting within the HQ and Research, Development and Experimentation bids.
Engage with industry partners to learn about the latest AI developments and plan for how the Navy could embrace and deploy these efficiently.
Deputise for Hd Navy AI Cell as required.

Secondary Responsibilities:

As per delegations, liaise with all appropriate Service, MoD, government, civilian and international authorities necessary to execute primary responsibilities.