Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Phase2 Technology; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 112,800 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen is seeking a skilled advisor to provide guidance on AI technologies, including LLMs, search systems, and RAG architectures, to support organizational goals. The role requires adapting to changing mission needs and mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a Bachelor's degree, and experience with AI/ML tools. The position offers a path to contribute to high-impact programs in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs, search systems, or RAG architecture.
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and tools such as PyTorch, LangGraph, ClaudeCode, MLFlow.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing mission needs and tech advances.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Skills

LLMs / RAG architecture

AI/ML tools (PyTorch, LangGraph, CLAU

Adaptability to change

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Number: R0245396

The Opportunity:

Provides advisory services on current and emerging artifi[cia]l intelligence (AI) technologies to support organizational goals and strategy. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• Experience with LLMs, search systems, or RAG architecture
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies, packages, and languages such as PyTorch, LangGraph, ClaudeCode, or MLFlow
• Ability to quickly adapt to change and respond to shifting mission needs and technological advancement
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with project or program management
• Knowledge of software development best practices, knowledge management systems such as Jira or Confluence
• Ability to envision, plan, and execute strategies to achieve organizational OKRs
• Master's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph 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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.