TS/SCI Eligible AI Engineer — Production ML Platforms

Jobtailor; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Secret Clearance

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior data science leader to advance AI and agentic AI systems in production environments in the Washington, D.C. metro area. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready analytics platforms and scalable algorithms.

Requirements include 12+ years in data science or analytics, advanced degrees, and an active TS clearance. Expertise in AI/ML production engineering, LLMOps, Kubernetes deployments, and Python development is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative/analytical field (CS, Math, Stats, Eng, Physics, etc.).
• 12+ years of data science, analytics, or quantitative intelligence analysis.
• Active TS clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience collaborating with hybrid teams to build analytical platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML production engineering, LLMOps/MLOps, and Kubernetes-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Support development and operation of AI systems in production environments.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and developers to solve complex challenges.
• Deliver production-ready algorithms and platforms.
• Apply techniques in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, and explainable AI.
• Integrate AI, DevSecOps, data/platform engineering, cybersecurity, and observability in fast-paced environments.

Skills

AI/ML production engineering

Statistical analysis

Predictive analytics

Python development

Active Top Secret clearance

Kubernetes-based AI deployments

OpenAI-compatible APIs

GPU inference optimization

RAG architectures

AI/agentic AI systems development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Top Secret Clearance

Tools

Kubernetes

DevSecOps

Data Engineering

Platform Engineering

Cybersecurity

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior data science leader to advance AI and agentic AI systems in production environments in the Washington, D.C. metro area. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver production-ready analytics platforms and scalable algorithms.

Requirements include 12+ years in data science or analytics, advanced degrees, and an active TS clearance. Expertise in AI/ML production engineering, LLMOps, Kubernetes deployments, and Python development is essential.