AI/ML Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to train, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain ML models for mission-critical challenges on our national security team.

You will collaborate with data engineers, software developers, and stakeholders to apply ML algorithms and technologies, including LLMs and generative AI, to real-world problems and large datasets.

Qualifications

• Experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions into production.
• Experience with LLMs, generative AI systems, or agentic frameworks.
• Experience with Python and object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks, supporting tools, and design patterns, such as LangGraph, MCP, or A2A.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain models for mission-critical problems.
• Collaborate with data engineers, software developers, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to deliver AI/ML solutions.
• Apply best-fit ML algorithms and technologies to solve cutting-edge problems with large datasets.

Skills

AI/ML deployment

Python

LLMs / Gen AI

OOP programming

TS/SCI + poly

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LangGraph

MCP

A2A

Job description

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As an AI/ML Engineer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge, curiosity, and drive for solving problems to support close to critical, close to mission challenges. As a machine learning engineer on our national security team, you’ll train, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain models that learn from data.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a talented team of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with data engineers, software developers, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions to creatively apply AI/ML solutions to solve cutting edge problems, triage large datasets. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions into production

Experience working with LLMs, generative AI systems, or agentic frameworks

Experience with Python and object oriented programming

Knowledge of AI frameworks, supporting tools, and design patterns, such as LangGraph, MCP, or A2A

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

Experience communicating technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

Experience deploying generative AI systems into production environments

Experience working in the Intelligence Community

Experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or Keras

Knowledge of security requirements for production code in government systems

Ability to translate general user requirements into actionable tasks

Master's degree in a STEM field preferred; Doctorate degree in a STEM field a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

AI/ML Engineer, Mid

The Opportunity:

As an AI/ML Engineer, you know that machine learning is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge, curiosity, and drive for solving problems to support close to critical, close to mission challenges. As a machine learning engineer on our national security team, you’ll train, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain models that learn from data.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the direction of mission-critical solutions by applying best-fit ML algorithms and technologies. You’ll grow within a talented team of machine learning engineers across the company and collaborate with data engineers, software developers, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to deliver world-class solutions to creatively apply AI/ML solutions to solve cutting edge problems, triage large datasets. Your skills and technical experience will help your clients navigate the landscape of ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience building and deploying AI/ML solutions into production

• Experience working with LLMs, generative AI systems, or agentic frameworks

• Experience with Python and object oriented programming

• Knowledge of AI frameworks, supporting tools, and design patterns, such as LangGraph, MCP, or A2A

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience communicating technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders

• Experience deploying generative AI systems into production environments

• Experience working in the Intelligence Community

• Experience with a deep learning framework such as PyTorch or Keras

• Knowledge of security requirements for production code in government systems

• Ability to translate general user requirements into actionable tasks

• Master's degree in a STEM field preferred; Doctorate degree in a STEM field a plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.