AI/ML Integration Support Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Kalman & Company, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalman & Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced AI/ML Integration Support Specialist for an onsite Pentagon position.

This role requires an active Secret Clearance and citizenship, with a salary range of $110K–$195K per year based on qualifications. The role involves integrating AI/ML capabilities within DoW frameworks, evaluating tools, drafting roadmaps, and ensuring secure, compliant data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Citizenship required (US).
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science or Data Science or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience integrating AI/ML within DoW frameworks.
• Certifications: AWS Machine Learning Specialty and TensorFlow Developer.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI/ML capabilities within DoW frameworks and assess tool suitability.
• Analyze architectures to identify optimal AI integration points.
• Draft technical roadmaps and document risks and requirements for AI projects.
• Manage data flow and ensure data readiness for AI consumption.
• Configure APIs and data connectors for AI services and validate performance.

Skills

AI/ML integration

Data flow management

API/data connectors

Technical coordination

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/Data Science

Tools

AWS Machine Learning Specialty

TensorFlow Developer

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Kalman & Company is seeking to hire an experienced AI/ML Integration Support Specialist to support an onsite position at the Pentagon. This position is tied to a proposal effort. This position requires an active Secret Clearance. The salary range is $110K/yr-$195K/yr depending on the qualifications held.

Role and Responsibilities

The AI/ML Integration Specialist must possess demonstrated experience integrating advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities within Department of War (DoW) frameworks.

• Identifying and evaluating existing AI tools for integration suitability.
• Analyzing current system architectures to determine optimal AI integration points.
• Drafting technical roadmaps to support phased AI adoption.
• Identifying and documenting potential risks, interoperability challenges, and resource requirements associated with AI integration projects.
• Assist in managing the data flow between existing systems and integrated AI models to ensure data readiness.

Specific tasks include

• Supporting data mapping and schema alignment strategies between source systems and AI tools.
• Providing technical inputs and design support for modifying data pipelines to meet AI requirements.
• Drafting proposed procedures for data quality, security, and compliance to ensure data is fit for AI consumption.

Provide technical coordination and execution support for the AI integration process. Specific tasks include

• Perform testing, validation, and performance monitoring for integrated AI systems.
• Assisting with the design and documentation of technical frameworks to monitor and verify AI components, ensuring they remain secure, usable, and perform in accordance with established parameters.
• Developing draft test and evaluation criteria to help the Government validate that integrated AI systems meet operational and mission objectives.
• Performing ongoing technical monitoring and system evaluations to identify security vulnerabilities, prevent performance degradation, and verify the accuracy, safety, and reliability of AI-driven outputs.
• Assisting technical teams with configuring APIs and data connectors for AI services.
• Documenting and defining technical requirements for interfacing with AI models (excluding the development of the models themselves).
• Validating that integrated AI solutions align with intended user workflows and operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Master's or Bachelor's with equivalent experience (Computer Science, Data Science).
• A minimum of five years' experience demonstrated integrating advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities within Department of War (DoW) frameworks.
• Certifications in AWS Machine Learning Specialty, TensorFlow Developer.
• Kalman & Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment and random substance abuse testing and background verification checks.