AI Machine Learning Project Manager

Jobtailor; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chantilly, VA seeks a senior program manager to lead, coordinate, and accelerate delivery of AI/ML and secure cloud concepts across IC programs. You will serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams, collecting requests and aligning timelines for execution and business growth.

You will build stakeholder relationships, manage backlogs, and drive RMF/ATO processes to transition prototypes into secure, operational environments, while compiling

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline with 14 years of experience, or master’s degree with 12 years of experience.
• 3+ years coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting.
• Basic understanding of secure systems, security plans, or RMF/ATO in government environments.
• Hands-on Python coding and support of architecture/whiteboard solutions for complex problems.
• Preferred: Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS C2S/SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
• Preferred: Familiarity with IC missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and accelerate delivery of AI/ML and secure cloud concepts across key IC programs.
• Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams.
• Collect requests, manage timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth.
• Build stakeholder relationships to understand deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
• Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests into a cohesive team backlog.
• Coordinate schedules and establish realistic milestones.
• Drive RMF and ATO processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational environments.
• Compile accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans.
• Interface with ISSOs/ISSMs and translate features into compliance solutions.
• Coordinate with corporate IT, facilities, and security to maintain secure spaces.

Skills

Python Programming

Task Coordination

Backlog Management

RMF/ATO Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Data Science/Engineering

Master’s degree (with 12+ years)

Tools

AWS C2S

Azure Government

Secure Systems

Job description

• Lead, coordinate, and accelerate delivery of AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across key IC programs
• Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager for external program teams
• Collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth
• Build stakeholder relationships to understand deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations
• Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests into a cohesive team backlog
• Coordinate schedules and establish realistic milestones
• Drive RMF and ATO processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments
• Compile accreditation documentation, including System Security Plans
• Interface with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs) and translate technical features into compliance solutions
• Coordinate with Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to establish, upgrade, and maintain secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas
• Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models
• Collaborate with the AI/ML Developer to architect, research, and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 14 years of experience, or master’s degree with 12 years of experience
• Candidates must be U.S. Citizens
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 3+ years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting
• Basic understanding or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or the accreditation process (RMF/ATO) in government environments
• Practical experience writing basic Python code and supporting architecture/whiteboard solutions for complex problems
• Preferred: Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks
• Preferred: Familiarity with IC missions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in coordinating AI/ML solutions and secure cloud concepts, with a strong focus on managing program timelines, stakeholder relationships, and compliance processes. Proficient in Python coding and familiar with secure systems and accreditation processes in government environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AI/ML Coordination
• Secure Cloud Solutions
• RMF/ATO Processes
• Python Programming
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Python Programming
• Task Coordination
• Backlog Management
• Accreditation Documentation
• System Security Plans

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

• AI/ML Solutions
• Government Environments
• IC Missions
• Multi-Tenant Cloud

Tools & Technologies

• AWS C2S
• Azure Government
• Secure Systems