AI/ML Engineer for Federal Mission Systems

Worky; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Commuter transit benefits

Job summary

B&A is seeking an AI/ML Developer for a contract with a federal government client in Ashburn, VA, to support modernization and maintenance for DHS/CBP. This highly technical role requires active security clearance and peer technical review.

The candidate will drive data enrichment, develop and deploy AI/ML models including LLMs, and design AI solutions for complex business challenges while ensuring privacy and security compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the IT field focusing on AI/ML engineering projects, MLOps/DevSecOps and technical architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology Management or Engineering is preferred. Alternative work-related experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Drive a big data approach to execute government requirements to manage and enrich data to gather new insights.
• Develop, train, and deploy advanced AI/ML models, including generative AI techniques like large language models (LLMs).
• Design and implement innovative AI solutions to address complex business challenges, such as natural language processing.
• Optimize model performance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain user-friendly AI applications and interfaces, including chatbots, virtual assistants, and generative content tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and workflows.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI/ML and emerging technologies, such as generative AI and reinforcement learning.
• Conduct research and experiments to explore new AI techniques and applications, including prompt engineering, Advanced RAGs and fine-tuning LLMs.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations, especially when dealing with sensitive data and generative AI outputs.
• Responsible for briefing the benefits and constraints of technology solutions to technology partners, stakeholders, team members, and senior levels of management

Job description

B&A is seeking an AI/ML Developer for a contract with a federal government client in Ashburn, VA, to support modernization and maintenance for DHS/CBP. This highly technical role requires active security clearance and peer technical review.

The candidate will drive data enrichment, develop and deploy AI/ML models including LLMs, and design AI solutions for complex business challenges while ensuring privacy and security compliance.