Artificial Intelligence Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to advise on current and emerging AI technologies, helping shape organizational goals and strategy. You will work on complex problems and provide innovative solutions while mentoring colleagues in technical skills.

The role requires experience with LLMs, RAG architectures, and AI/ML tools, plus a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Bachelor's degree is mandatory, Master’s preferred for growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on AI technologies to support organizational goals and strategy.
• Mentor or supervise employees in technical competencies.

Skills

LLMs & RAG

AI/ML stack

Adaptability

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Artificial Intelligence Specialist

The Opportunity: Provides advisory services on current and emerging artificial 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

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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.

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.

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