Lead AI/ML Engineer - Cybersecurity Analytics & Data

CPMG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

CPMG seeks an AI/ML SME to lead the Analytic team, directing data science work across DEA data sources and guiding model development, testing, and deployment. You will design ML/AI approaches, select algorithms, validate results, and coordinate production integration, with emphasis on unstructured data and security considerations.

The role requires a Secret clearance and strong communication skills to produce executive-ready briefs, case studies, and deployment plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in-depth knowledge of at least one analytical / statistical language (Python, R, SQL).
• 2+ years of custom Machine Learning and AI model training (supervised and unsupervised) and NLP on unstructured data.
• Educational background in Data Science is a plus.
• 3+ years' experience with SQL database / coding.
• 2+ years' experience with data visualization tools.
• 2+ years' experience with the ability to manipulate unstructured data.
• Must have a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate DEA enterprise data holdings identified as possible data sources.
• Develop AI/ML models/techniques to enrich DEA's data for mission advantages.
• Review and propose data science techniques to advance enrichment processes.
• Coordinate model deployment and maintenance across DEA enterprise data holdings.
• Design and implement ML/AI models aligned to approved business use cases.
• Select algorithms and training approaches by data type and performance goals.
• Iterative testing and tuning to achieve accuracy and performance targets.
• Document model assumptions, inputs, and training parameters for reproducibility.
• Conduct independent validation of model results for accuracy, stability, bias detection.
• Package and deploy validated models to test or production environments.
• Configure interfaces, APIs, or automation pipelines for model operation.
• Perform functional and security testing to ensure stable integration.
• Establish model monitoring and retraining to detect drift.
• Develop technical documentation detailing data sources, model design, validation, deployment.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking/priority management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

CPMG seeks an AI/ML SME to lead the Analytic team, directing data science work across DEA data sources and guiding model development, testing, and deployment. You will design ML/AI approaches, select algorithms, validate results, and coordinate production integration, with emphasis on unstructured data and security considerations.

The role requires a Secret clearance and strong communication skills to produce executive-ready briefs, case studies, and deployment plans.