AI/ML Integration Specialist

RiseMe; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an AI/ML Integration Specialist to drive the technical direction and execution of enterprise AI/ML integrations in a federal/DoD context. You will evaluate tools, design data pipelines, configure APIs, and establish verification and monitoring frameworks to ensure secure, compliant operations.

Required are an active SECRET clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in AI/ML integrations, and AWS ML Specialty plus TensorFlow certifications.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance or higher required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience integrating AI/ML in federal or defense environments.
• AWS ML Specialty certification required.
• TensorFlow Developer or equivalent AI/ML certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical direction and execution of AI/ML integration across the enterprise.
• Evaluate tools, support data schema and pipeline design, and configure APIs and data connectors.
• Establish frameworks for continuous verification, testing, and monitoring of AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

AI/ML integration

Data pipelines design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS Machine Learning Specialty certification

TensorFlow Developer or equivalent AI/ML 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 securityclearance
• 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.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• 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 include:

• 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 PayDownTuition 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.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.