Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer (TS/ with Security Clearance

Praescient Analytics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

Travel incentives

PTO with holidays

Job summary

Praescient Analytics is actively seeking an AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of cutting-edge AI models for an Intelligence Community agency. You will push forward foundational and frontier models, including LLMs and computer vision, to enhance data-driven missions.

The role requires at least 5 years in AI/ML development with Python or R, strong cloud experience, and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using Python or R for AI/ML development.
• Minimum of 5 years of cloud computing experience with cloud-based AI/ML model execution and deployment.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, tuning, validating, benchmarking, and maintaining AI/ML models.
• U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, evaluate, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and ensembles (Generative AI, Computer Vision, NLP, classification, prediction).
• Transition experimental prototypes to scalable cloud environments with ETL pipelines and model maintenance.
• Perform model tuning, benchmarking, experimentation, validation, and ethical AI evaluations.
• Preprocess large-scale unstructured data to create training/evaluation datasets.
• Ensure model explainability, interpretability, transparency, and fairness in deployments.
• Collaborate with mission partners and analysts; document findings in publications, briefings, and code repositories.

Skills

Python

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Data Science/Applied Math/Engineering/technical field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Flask

Tableau

GitHub

Job description

Location: Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) / On-site

Sponsor Facility Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Praescient Analytics is hiring an AI/ML Engineer to lead the design, evaluation, deployment, and optimization of cutting-edge AI models in support of an Intelligence Community agency. In this role, you will advance the adoption of advanced foundational and frontier models (including LLMs and Computer Vision) to enhance data-driven mission pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, evaluate, and deploy production-ready AI/ML models and ensembles (including Generative AI, Computer Vision, NLP, classification, and prediction models).
• Transition experimental AI research prototypes into scalable cloud computing environments with robust ETL pipelines and model maintenance.
• Perform model tuning, benchmarking, experimentation, validation, and ethical AI evaluations.
• Preprocess and clean large-scale unstructured datasets (such as text and imagery) to create training and evaluation datasets.
• Ensure model explainability, interpretability, transparency, and fairness across deployed capabilities.
• Collaborate with mission partners and analysts to execute experimental verification and document findings in publications, briefings, and code repositories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a technical field.
• AI/ML Programming: Minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing Python or R specifically for AI/ML development.
• Cloud Architecture: Minimum of 5 years of cloud computing experience involving cloud-based AI/ML model execution and deployment.
• Model Development: Minimum of 5 years of experience developing, tuning, validating, benchmarking, and maintaining AI/ML models.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Experience with AI/ML explainability, interpretability techniques, and verification test benches.
• Familiarity with web frameworks (Flask) and visualization tools (Tableau).
• Expertise using GitHub for collaborative code management and version control.
• Direct experience with Sponsor enterprise architectures, ICD security controls, and multi-cloud environments.

Compensation

• The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $240,000.00 (annualized USD).

What You Can Expect From Us

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) * $5K annual training allowance

About Praescient Analytics

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection. Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship Required