Federal AI Engineer

M9 Solutions; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions is seeking a Federal AI Engineer to support a government contract from Ft. Belvoir, VA. The role requires an active Secret clearance and involves leading data and AI engagements across a range of data sources and ML workflows.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying advanced analytics, NLP, and ML on unstructured data while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Remote/on-site hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Five+ years in AI, IT, and/or Data Science.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience with analytics/software development for NLP, ML on unstructured data, or information retrieval.
• Deep understanding of data preparation and ML algorithms.
• Experience in data science lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Ability to write production-level code in OO languages.
• Experience with distributed big data platforms and cloud infra (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with Web/RESTful service development and JavaScript frameworks.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead data/AI engagements, defining objectives and deliverables.
• Lead workshops with clients to identify opportunities and design analytical solutions.
• Discover data sources and manage data requests, ETL/ELT for structured/unstructured data.
• Oversee analytics and ML model creation from design to delivery.
• Manage multiple work streams, budgets, and client expectations.
• Define, monitor, and report key business metrics and dashboards.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

NLP & ML

Distributed computing

Cloud Platforms

REST APIs

Linux / Scripting

Security clearance

OO Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hadoop

Spark / PySpark

HDFS

Hive / Impala

HBase / MongoDB / Cassandra

Teradata / Redshift

AWS / Azure / GCP

Web/RESTful services

JavaScript frameworks

Linux tooling

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Federal AI Engineer to work hybrid remote/onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Ft. Belvoir, VA. An active Secret clearanceis required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute delivery of data / AI engagements (including definition of objectives, key deliverables, mitigating risk in data, modeling, validation, delivery).
• Lead workshops and innovation sessions with clients, multi-disciplinary, and cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, define problem statements, and design high-level analytical solutions.
• Work with client to discover data sources and create data requests; lead data discovery, ETL/ELT processes to ingest structured data/annotation processes to enrich unstructured data, leveraging a variety of data sources (social media, news, internal/external documents, images, video, voice, emails, financial data, and operational data).
• Oversee the creation of analytics and machine learning models through all phases of development, from design through training, evaluation, validation, implementation, to delivery.
• Lead in a fast-paced/dynamic environment utilizing virtual and face-to-face interactions; manage complex work streams, expectations, budgets, and deliverables.
• Define, monitor, and report key business metrics to management; design, implement, and manage various reporting processes/dashboards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• A minimum of five years of Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, and/or Data Science experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Experience utilizing analytics/software development processes for natural language processing, machine learning on unstructured data, and/or information retrieval.
• Deep technical understanding of data preparation approaches and machine learning algorithms.
• Knowledge/experience in data science, from data discovery and cleaning to model selection, validation, and deployment.
• Experience coding artificial intelligence methods using object-oriented programming in software development processes (ability to restructure, refactor, and optimize code for efficiency).
• Hands-on experience and knowledge in distributed computing architecture, massive-parallel processing big data platforms (Hadoop, MapReduce, HDFS, Spark, PySpark, Hive/Impala, H-Base / MongoDB / Casandra, andTeradata / Netezza / Redshift), mainstream cloud infrastructure (AWS, MS Azure, GCP, and their D&A-related microservices).
• Experience with Web/RESTful service development, HTML5, JavaScript / Angular / React / Redux.
• Experience with command-line scripting, data structures, and algorithms; ability to work in Linux and/or cloud environments; ability to write production-level code.
• Ability to travel as required to support client engagements.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits -https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range

$138,000 — $153,000 USD

GH 1031

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department [e-mail] 703-936-0880.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

With 15+ years of proven delivery andgrowth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and valuediverse perspectivesin driving the vision of the company.