National Security AI/ML Engineer: Automation & LLM Workflows

Columbia Technology Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

401k retirement plan

PTO & Leave

Career growth stipend

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support mission-critical intelligence operations in a fast-paced national security environment. You will capture workflows from mission users and develop AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making.

Responsibilities include designing LLM-powered workflows, integrating AI with APIs and data sources, and delivering production-ready Python applications while complying with security requirements in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience, including 3+ years supporting AI/ML, data science, or software engineering initiatives within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments.
• Experience capturing operational workflows and translating requirements into automation, process maps, or executable solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing LLM-powered or agentic workflows, including orchestration and tool integration.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities with APIs, enterprise data sources, and mission platforms.
• Strong Python development skills and experience building production-ready applications or automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Capture and document user workflows, translating operational needs into automation requirements and executable solutions.
• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML capabilities including LLM-powered workflows, agentic automation, and hybrid AI solutions.
• Integrate AI systems with APIs, enterprise data sources, and mission platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python-based applications and automation tools.
• Collaborate with technical and mission stakeholders to ensure reliable deployment and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, governance, and performance requirements within classified environments.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Python development

Automation workflows

API integration

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

PydanticAI

CrewAI

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support mission-critical intelligence operations in a fast-paced national security environment. You will capture workflows from mission users and develop AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency, accessibility, and decision-making.

Responsibilities include designing LLM-powered workflows, integrating AI with APIs and data sources, and delivering production-ready Python applications while complying with security requirements in