AI Engineer (Agentic AI) - Secret cleared

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML engineer to help shape the next generation of mission-critical federal analytics. You will develop prompts for AI agents, integrate with a cloud-based generative AI platform, and validate outputs with SME feedback to ensure reliability and cost-efficiency.

The role requires a US citizenship with an active Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and hands-on work with LLMs and Git.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in applied ML/AI engineering, including production prompt engineering or agentic system design.
• Hands-on experience with large language model APIs and scaling for cost/performance.
• Proficiency with version control tools (Git).
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the DC area.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and refine prompts for AI agents in multi-agent simulations.
• Integrate with a cloud-based generative AI platform for performance and cost optimization.
• Validate AI outputs using statistical models and SME feedback.
• Improve agent reliability and realism as new use cases emerge.

Skills

US clearance

Bachelor's degree

ML/AI engineering

LLM APIs

Git

On-site work in DC area

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or related field

Tools

Git

Palantir Foundry/AIP

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture.

Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work: Help shape the next generation of mission-critical federal analytics by bringing advanced generative AI capabilities into real-world operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and refine prompts for AI agents operating in multi-agent simulation environments.
• Integrate with a cloud-based generative AI platform, ensuring systems are optimized for performance and cost.
• Validate AI-generated outputs using statistical models and subject-matter-expert feedback.
• Continuously enhance agent reliability and realism as new use cases and mission needs emerge.

Required

• US Citizen Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience—such as 4 additional years of relevant hands‑on work
• Experience in applied ML/AI engineering, including production prompt engineering or agentic system design.
• Hands‑on experience with large language model APIs and scaling considerations for cost and performance.
• Proficiency with version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work full time on-site in the DC area.

Preferred

• Background in linear or mathematical optimization.
• Experience with multi-agent or agent-based modeling.
• Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or Palantir AIP.
• Domain experience in healthcare, clinical, or defense analytics.

Compensation & Benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $89,000 - $170,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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