Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Jacksonville (NC); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer to design, build, and deploy secure AI/ML solutions for DoD data environments. You will lead production-grade APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, and scale AI microservices across cloud environments.

You will collaborate with client and stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable intelligence, implement MLOps practices, ensure compliance with NIST controls, and contribute to program architecture and

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and operationalizing scalable AI microservices.
• Production-grade APIs with containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Data orchestration and design of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience supporting accreditation and compliance for production deployments.
• MLOps practices including model monitoring and automated retraining.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash, SQL and scripting languages.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to varied audiences.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls and security requirements.
• Secret clearance or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Architect data-driven solutions to enhance situational awareness.
• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI microservices and APIs.
• Lead deployment and operation of data orchestration pipelines in cloud environments.
• Collaborate with client and stakeholders to align technical strategy.
• Implement MLOps practices and maintain regulatory compliance.

Skills

AI microservices deployment

CI/CD pipelines

Data orchestration

Docker

Kubernetes

NIFI

Airflow

MLOps

Python

Java

SQL

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Communication skills

NIST SP 800-53 controls

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in AI/ML

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NIFI

Airflow

JIRA

Confluence

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set? Are you fascinated by the possibilities presented by the IoT, machine learning, and artificial intelligence advances? As an MLOps Engineer, you have a passion for leveraging Department of War (DoW) data to drive operational readiness and tactical decision making. You excel at designing, building, and operationalizing scalable solutions in secure enterprise environments integrating datasets from disparate systems. As a member on our team, you’ll work directly with the client and stakeholders to architect data-driven solutions that enhance situational awareness and optimize mission execution. You will apply your deep technical knowledge in data orchestration and the development and deployment of solutions to production environments to inform the client’s technical strategy for designing and implementing complex systems. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• Experience leading the deployment and operationalization of scalable AI microservices, including the development of production-grade APIs using containerization and orchestration, to deliver automated model serving and CI/CD pipelines for production application
• Experience with data orchestration and containerization tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, NIFI, or Airflow, to design, deploy and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, data flows, and production microservices to cloud environments
• Experience leading or participating in cross-functional efforts to complete ATO accreditation for release of products in production environment
• Experience implementing MLOps best practices, including model monitoring, drift detection, and automated retraining workflows, while maintaining strict compliance in regulated cloud environments
• Experience with programming and scripting languages, such as Python, Java, Bash, Shell, SQL, HCL, YAML, JavaScript, or Typescript to support full-stack development efforts
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience creating clear and comprehensive architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and system design documentation to support cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have

• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines from external data lakes and systems such as the War Data Platform (WDP), Palantir Maven Smart System (MSS), Cloud Platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and SharePoint
• Experience with other DoW enterprise data platforms such as Advana or MSS
• Experience with Lean-Agile methodologies and frameworks such as Scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Experience managing project workflows and documentation across Jira and Confluence for alignment to concurrent initiatives
• Knowledge of USMC operational planning, intelligence cycles, or logistics processes
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in an Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning field
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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