AI/ML Integration Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an AI/ML Integration Specialist in McLean, VA to lead technical direction and execution of AI/ML integration across the enterprise. You will evaluate tools, design data pipelines, and configure APIs to enable AI-enabled workflows while ensuring security and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an ACTIVE SECRET clearance, a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of federal/defense AI/ML experience, and certifications in AWS ML and TensorFlow.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance is required and must be maintained.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience integrating advanced AI/ML capabilities within federal or defense environments.
• AWS Machine Learning Specialty certification is required.
• TensorFlow Developer or equivalent AI/ML certification is required.
• Experience identifying and evaluating AI tools for integration suitability and analyzing system architectures to determine optimal AI integration points.
• Experience drafting technical roadmaps to support phased AI adoption, including identifying risks, interoperability challenges, and resource requirements.
• Experience supporting data schema and mapping alignment, designing or modifying data pipelines, and drafting procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance for AI use.
• Experience assisting with API and data connector configuration for AI services, defining AI interface requirements, and validating AI-enabled workflows against operational needs.
• Experience designing continuous verification frameworks, defining test and evaluation criteria, and conducting technical monitoring and vulnerability assessments for AI systems.

Responsibilities

• The AI/ML Integration Specialist is responsible for the technical direction and execution of all tasks related to AI/ML integration across the enterprise.
• This role focuses on incorporating approved AI capabilities into existing toolsets and infrastructure to enhance mission execution while maintaining security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• The Specialist evaluates AI tools, supports data schema and pipeline design, configures APIs and data connectors, and establishes frameworks for continuous verification, testing, and monitoring of AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Active SECRET clearance

5+ years AI/ML integration

AI tool evaluation

API & data pipelines

Data security & compliance

AI adoption roadmaps

Data schema alignment

Tech risk assessment

MLOps familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Machine Learning Specialty

TensorFlow Developer Certification

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

The AI/ML Integration Specialist is responsible for the technical direction and execution of all tasks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) integration across the enterprise. This role focuses on incorporating approved AI capabilities into existing toolsets and infrastructure to enhance mission execution while maintaining security, compliance, and operational effectiveness. The Specialist evaluates AI tools, supports data schema and pipeline design, configures APIs and data connectors, and establishes frameworks for continuous verification, testing, and monitoring of AI-enabled solutions.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience integrating advanced AI and ML capabilities within federal or defense environments.
• AWS Machine Learning Specialty certification.
• TensorFlow Developer or equivalent AI/ML technical certification.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating AI tools for integration suitability and analyzing system architectures to determine optimal AI integration points.
• Experience drafting technical roadmaps to support phased AI adoption, including identifying technical risks, interoperability challenges, and resource requirements.
• Experience supporting data schema and mapping alignment, designing or modifying data pipelines, and drafting procedures to ensure data quality, security, and compliance for AI use.
• Experience assisting with API and data connector configuration for AI services, defining AI interface requirements, and validating AI-enabled workflows against operational needs.
• Experience designing continuous verification frameworks, defining test and evaluation criteria, and conducting technical monitoring and vulnerability assessments for AI systems.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience integrating AI capabilities into acquisition, portfolio management, or industrial base analytic tools.
• Familiarity with defense data and security policies and AI governance practices, including compliance requirements for AI/ML deployment.
• Hands-on experience with MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring, and performance management in production environments.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with enterprise architects, data engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and mission owners to align AI solutions with operational workflows and risk tolerances.
• Master's degree in Computer or Systems Engineering

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail].

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail].

Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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