Figure Eight Federal (F8F): Leading the Future of AI Training Data
Figure Eight Federal (F8F) is the FOCI mitigated arm of Appen (APXYY) focused on the U.S. defense and intelligence sector. As a global leader in the development and optimization of AI training data, F8F sets the standard for innovation in quality, efficiency, and scalability across AI initiatives.
Our technology is utilized by over 6.8 million data specialists skilled in over 235 languages, delivering unparalleled expertise in capturing domain specific knowledge into formats models can train against. The F8F platform is currently used by over 80% of leading LLM developers.
As the world’s largest provider of geospatial human domain monitoring data, F8F processes and analyzes petabits worth of geospatial data to provide enhanced situational awareness around the globe. Through our Hydra AI platform, we handle more than 500 billion events per month across 200 countries and territories, serving over 1 billion active users.
At its core, F8F is dedicated to empowering defense and intelligence agencies with cutting-edge technology to drive the Nation’s strategic AI advantage and drive mission impacts. With a proven track record of delivering secure, reliable, and scalable data solutions, F8F remains at the forefront of driving innovation in AI training data.
Learn more about how F8F is shaping the future of AI at F8Federal.com.
We are searching for experienced candidates for the position of Director of Finance focused on financial program management. Great opportunity to take on new challenges and grow with the company!
Responsibilities
- Consolidate and analyze financial performance to identify key operational drivers against forecasts and budgets
- Lead weekly performance reporting and forecasting meetings of key P&L line items
- Maintain project financial model on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to include historical actuals, current month status and forward projections
- Continually refine the project financial model and estimating techniques employed to produce accurate estimates and projections
- Highly proficient in analytics, research, and management reporting at a senior leadership level
- Financial management of all contracts to performance within cost, schedule and management constraints
- Support fact-finding and negotiation of proposals submitted
- Establish internal budgets and on some occasions, use earned value management tools to report contract cost and schedule performance
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree and more than seven years of experience in finance or accounting or a related area
- General knowledge of accounting/financial/operational principles
- Experience developing financial reports and metrics
- Knowledge of and experience with Federal compliance rules, regulations and standards
- Provide guidance and coaching to project managers, as required, to produce accurate project forecasts
- Participate in both the annual business plan and financial forecast cycles
- Provide subject matter expertise and leadership in the development of project accounting and tracking processes
- US Citizenship
Desired Skills
- FMVA certification
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
What We Do
Figure Eight Federal is critical in the creation of the highest quality Decision-Grade AI for leaders engaged in advancing America's security and competitive position. With a deep expertise and ability to train all data types, Figure Eight Federal works with sectors including defense, health, finance, agriculture, and science to fuel and accelerate Federal AI initiatives, and explicate the most value from data.
