AI Prompt Engineer

Relha LLC; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a creative AI Prompt Engineer to join the BEAGLE ASF Team supporting CBP in Northern Virginia. You will design, test, and optimize prompts for LLMs to deliver reliable outputs across diverse use cases.

The role requires hands-on experience with generative AI, strong problem-solving, and a bias toward experimentation within an agile, distributed team. Hybrid work with onsite Ashburn, VA is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/SE/IT.
• 3 years of software development experience or relevant projects.
• 1+ year with large language models (LLMs) or generative AI.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and optimize prompts for LLMs to elicit high-quality outputs.
• Conduct iterative testing to compare prompt variations and improve results.
• Collaborate with multiple groups to integrate prompts into workflows.
• Stay updated on LLM, AI safety, and prompt engineering advances.
• Assist with model fine-tuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Diagnose and debug unexpected model behavior related to prompts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data-driven

Communication

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/IT or related field

Tools

OpenAI GPT

Llama

Gemini

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

CACI is currently looking for a AI Prompt Engineer to join our BEAGLE (Border Enforcement Applications for Government Leading-Edge Information Technology) Agile Solution Factory (ASF) Team supporting Customs and Border Control (CBP) client located in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a member of the BEAGLE ASF Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP agents and officers are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.

ASF programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly creative, technically proficient, and detail-oriented Prompt Engineer to join our growing AI team. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing, testing, and optimizing prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) to achieve high-quality, and reliable outputs for various use cases. You will be instrumental in translating complex requirements into effective AI interactions.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on experimentation, understands how LLMs interpret language, and is passionate about unlocking the full potential of generative AI.

You will excel at developing innovative software solutions as part of a technically diverse and geographically disbursed team. A strong passion for AI technologies and experience with agile delivery and deploying software in short sprints.

Responsibilities:

• Prompt Design & Optimization: Develop, refine, and iterate on prompts for various generative AI models (LLMs) to elicit desired behaviors, responses, and creative outputs.
• Iterative Testing & Analysis: Conduct testing to compare prompt variations, analyze results drive continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multiple groups to integrate prompts to streamline manual processes.
• Research & Development: Stay abreast of the latest advances in LLMs, generative AI, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Fine-tuning & RAG Support: Provide input and collaborate on strategies for model fine-tuning and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to further improve accuracy.
• Problem Solving: Debug unexpected model behaviors, identifying root causes within prompt structure, model limitations, or data context.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:
• 3-year check for felony convictions
• 1 year check for illegal drug use
• 1 year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
• 0–3 years of professional software development experience, internships, or relevant academic project work.
• 1+ year of hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (e.g., OpenAI GPT series, Llama, Gemini) or other generative AI models.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques (few-shot, chain-of-thought, structured outputs, function calling)
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule with onsite requirements in Ashburn, VA
• Problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to experimentation and optimization.
• Witten and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Exposure to RAG concepts, including embeddings and vector databases

Understanding of AI safety considerations (e.g., prompt injection, bias, data privacy)

Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$61,100 - $122,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.