Artificial Intelligence and Optimization Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Hawaii; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an Artificial Intelligence and Optimization Engineer to design AI-enabled decision-support solutions for DoW missions. You will implement pipelines on AWS GovCloud, build feature stores, and ensure model governance and explainability across production systems.

Requirements include 5+ years in AI/ML/optimization, Python + PySpark + SQL, and a security clearance. Mastering Databricks or Palantir and cloud infrastructure helps, with a strong engineering mindset and

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing, developing, validating and deploying AI/ML and optimization models in enterprise production.
• Proficient in Python (scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch or TensorFlow), PySpark and SQL.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Math or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-enabled decision support capabilities (forecasting, optimization, NL interfaces, automation).
• Build and maintain PySpark/Delta Lake pipelines and feature stores with governance.
• Develop model monitoring, bias assessments, and explainability documentation for production models.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

ML frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science/Math/Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Palantir

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Artificial Intelligence and Optimization Engineer

The Opportunity: As an experienced engineer, you know that AI is critical to understanding and processing massive datasets. Your ability to conduct statistical analyses on business processes using AI/ML techniques makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused solution. We need your technical knowledge and desire to solve problems to support the advancement of AI within the Department of War (DoW). In this role, you’ll own and define the direction of mission‑critical solutions by applying best‑fit AI/ML algorithms, optimization models and technologies. You’ll be part of a talented team of engineers across the company and collaborate with business and technical leaders to deliver world‑class AI solutions that solve our nation’s toughest and hardest problems. Your skills and extensive technical expertise will guide our DoW customers as they navigate the landscape of AI/ML algorithms, tools, and frameworks.

What You’ll Work On:

Design and implement AI‑enabled decision support capabilities, including forecasting, optimization, natural language interfaces, and intelligent workflow automation. Implement pipelines on AWS GovCloud using SageMaker, Step Functions, and Databricks ML Runtime. Build and maintain PySpark and Delta Lake pipelines within a medallion architecture. Develop feature stores aligned to governance standards and perform data profiling and quality validation consistent with government data standards. Maintain model bias assessments and explainability documentation for all production models. Implement model monitoring frameworks for concept drift, data drift, and performance degradation. Produce artifacts and monthly model performance reports in accordance with approved formats. Collaborate with requirements owner and partner agencies to translate mission requirements into model specifications. Coach and mentor junior engineers. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

5+ years of experience designing, developing, validating, and deploying supervised and unsupervised AI/ML and optimization models delivering in enterprise production environments

5+ years of experience in Python such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, PySpark, and SQL

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or Engineering field

Nice If You Have:

Experience with Databricks and Palantir products

Experience operating within FedRAMP‑authorized cloud environments

Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI or AWS CodePipeline

Experience with federal or government technology, data, and model standard such as CMMC or RMF

Experience with prompt engineering and RAG architecture

Knowledge of large language model (LLM) deployment patterns in air‑gapped or restricted network environments

TS/SCI clearance

Master’s degree

AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional, AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer, Databricks Certified Professional, or equivalent vendor

Certification 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.

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