AI/ML Systems Engineer for Government R&D & Acquisition

International Executive Service Corps; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a USG Program Office advancing AI/ML capabilities across space and ground systems.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, 9+ years of relevant experience, and strong acquisition support skills, plus proficiency with Office, Jira, and Confluence; you will contribute through system definition, design, integration, and decision briefs.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• BS STEM in engineering discipline.
• 9+ years' relevant experience.
• Demonstrated acquisition support experience of 5 or more years.
• AI/ML experience.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Proficient skills using Jira and Confluence tools.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations.

Responsibilities

• Work with government technical and contracts staff developing program acquisition packages including but not limited to statement of work, Justification & Approval, development of Request for Contract Action Package (RCAP) artifacts, Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP), and executive briefing materials
• Provide acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of RFIs and/or proposals in support of source selection
• Evaluation of advanced AI/ML concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces into space and ground systems
• Support Agile SAFe program development processes and activities such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, development of epics, features, and demo coordination
• Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs
• Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment
• Support systems engineering activities such as risk management, schedule management, and technical performance management
• Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations
• Assessment of white papers and vendor marketing materials

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

AI/ML experience

Microsoft Office

Critical thinking

Interpersonal & communication

Problem solving

Written reports/presentations

Education

BS STEM in engineering

MS STEM in engineering

Tools

Jira and Confluence

Job description

FTS International, LLC is seeking an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a USG Program Office advancing AI/ML capabilities across space and ground systems.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, 9+ years of relevant experience, and strong acquisition support skills, plus proficiency with Office, Jira, and Confluence; you will contribute through system definition, design, integration, and decision briefs.