Lead AI and Data Science Engineer | Secret Clearance

Deloitte France; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice is seeking a Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II to design, implement, and optimize AI/ML and data engineering solutions that support mission and business objectives for public sector clients.

You will integrate data pipelines across cloud and on‑prem environments, establish data governance, mentor teammates, and lead projects while collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable systems; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• 6+ years in data engineering, data management, AI, or ML implementation.
• 3+ years designing and integrating data pipelines, data platforms, or interfaces.
• 2+ years supporting cloud-based or hybrid data and AI environments.
• Ability to travel 25% on average based on client needs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing AI/ML and data engineering solutions that support mission and business objectives.
• Integrating data pipelines, platforms, and interfaces across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Establishing data management, data quality, and governance processes to improve reliability and usability of data assets.
• Supporting deployment, testing, sustainment, and performance optimization of AI/ML models and data solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system designs.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Project leadership

Task prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join our Deloitte AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help make a significant impact on our clients’ success. You’ll work alongside talented professionals reimagining and reengineering operations and processes that are critical to businesses. Your contributions can help clients improve financial performance, accelerate new digital ventures, and fuel growth through innovation.

Work you'll do

As a Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing AI/ML and data engineering solutions that support mission and business objectives
• Integrating data pipelines, platforms, and interfaces across cloud and on-premises environments
• Establishing data management, data quality, and governance processes to improve reliability and usability of data assets
• Supporting deployment, testing, sustainment, and performance optimization of AI/ML models and data solutions
• Collaborating with technical and functional stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system designs

A successful candidate would possess these skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagining the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.

Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting‑edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data management, artificial intelligence, or machine learning implementation
• 3+ years of experience designing and integrating data pipelines, data platforms, or application interfaces
• 2+ years of experience supporting cloud-based or hybrid data and AI environments
• Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience supporting government technology programs
• 2+ years of experience with structured and unstructured data processing
• 2+ years of experience with model deployment, monitoring, or sustainment
• Experience with data quality, metadata management, or data governance implementation
• Experience with containerized deployment or orchestration technologies
• Experience supporting secure solution delivery in regulated environments