DoD AI/ML Engineer & Data Steward for LO Readiness

Synectic Solutions, Inc.; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) seeks an AI/ML Engineer & Data Management Specialist to support LO LCM at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. This on-site role requires working with multi-level security data across programs, delivering AI-driven analyses and robust data management.

Expect less than 10% travel and a salary range of $150k–$160k. Join a technical team focused on data integration, model development, and secure data handling in government environments. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an Active TS with SAP eligibility required.
• Accredited BA or BS degree relevant to data science, analytics, data management, or information technology.
• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in data science, analytics, or data management.
• Demonstrated experience delivering results in multi-level security environments.
• Experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, or applied statistics in a technical or programmatic setting.
• Hands-on experience utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning models, including prompt engineering for GenAI or similar tools.
• Ability to organize, clean, and maintain large, multi-source datasets and ensure high data integrity.
• Proficiency in data integration and ETL processes, including data migration between systems.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and actionable data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with data security, privacy, and compliance requirements in DoD or government environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently operate and communicate across multi-level security environments.
• Coordinate, gather, clean, and integrate technical and programmatic data from multiple program and project offices.
• Work closely with data management specialists to structure, maintain, and ensure the integrity of large, complex, multi-source datasets.
• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning models to support gap analyses, business case analyses, and readiness assessments.
• Develop and refine prompts to optimize the performance and relevance of AI-generated outputs for project needs.
• Build, validate, and interpret predictive models to assess LO sustainment performance, forecast readiness trends, and identify capability or resource gaps.
• Manage, maintain, and optimize relational and/or non-relational databases to ensure data availability, reliability, and performance.
• Design, implement, and manage ETL processes, validation routines, and data quality checks to maintain high data integrity.
• Create clear, concise data visualizations, summaries, and technical reports to communicate findings to engineers, logisticians, and leadership.
• Ensure all data management and analysis activities comply with DoD/NAVAIR security, privacy, and regulatory requirements, including access controls and audit trails.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Predictive modeling

Prompt engineering

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science/analytics/IT

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) seeks an AI/ML Engineer & Data Management Specialist to support LO LCM at NAS Patuxent River in Lexington Park, MD. This on-site role requires working with multi-level security data across programs, delivering AI-driven analyses and robust data management.

Expect less than 10% travel and a salary range of $150k–$160k. Join a technical team focused on data integration, model development, and secure data handling in government environments. U.S.