AI / ML Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to tackle complex data challenges using cutting-edge AI and machine learning models. This role involves collaborating with data owners and engineers to create MLOps pipelines, influencing data architecture, and integrating AI capabilities into products. The company fosters a collaborative environment where innovation thrives and offers opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience and certifications. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of federal agencies and making a meaningful impact on national security and public safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Science with federal defense clients.
• Experience designing and deploying generative NLP models.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging data problems with AI/ML models for federal clients.
• Build MLOps pipelines for data and AI services integration.

Skills

Data Science

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing

Statistical Modeling

Data Mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields

Master’s degree in Engineering or related fields

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

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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 to do the work you love in a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and can be 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!

Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an AI /ML Engineer. As a machine learning engineer, you will be focused on solving challenging data problems with state-of-the-art AI/ML models for our federal clients. You will also be working closely with data owners, data scientists, and software engineers to build MLOps pipelines to allow for easy integration of data and AI services into the final product. You will have great influence on the foundational data and model architecture for the final product and you will play a large part in deciding which data will be used for the AI/ML capabilities.

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Analysis or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of demonstrated results in Data Science with federal defense clients
• Experience with Persona Classification and Modeling
• Experience designing, implementing, and deploying a prototype generative NLP large language model (LLM)
  
  

Bonus points if you have:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Analysis or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years’ expertise with advanced statistical modeling, AI, machine learning, optimization modeling, data mining, unstructured data analytics in corporate and/or academic research environments
• Minimum of 3 years' experience developing machine learning methods, including familiarity with techniques in clustering, regression, optimization, recommendation, neural networks, and others
• 2 years of prior experience in model validation or model audit
• 2 years of prior experience in the Department of Defense in a quantitative or analytical supervision role
• 8 years of experience working in a consulting capacity
• Experience managing and leading teams
• Business development experience
• Familiarity with using cloud services (AWS, Google, Azure) or Big Data tools (Hadoop, Hive, Spark) in data science solutions
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and recommended use cases and requirements.
• Demonstrable knowledge in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and other relevant technical domains; and possess a blend of advanced analytical capabilities and consulting expertise that will create value and insights for our clients
  
  

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start
  
  

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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$144,500—$219,100 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services andneed anaccommodation for a disability or religious observanceduring the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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Job function

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• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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