AI Model Engineer

As an AI Model Engineer, you’ll advance organizational strategy to deliver leading‑edge capabilities and drive transformation. You’ll play a key part in operationalizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) models into production analytical workflows, enabling improved decision advantage across mission areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and deploy AI/ML models into operational environments.
• Integrate models into analytical workflows to enhance mission efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to translate analytical needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Establish best practices for model lifecycle management, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Ensure model reliability, reproducibility, and compliance with applicable security and technical standards.
• Support ongoing modernization initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering
• 3+ years of experience developing, training, and deploying ML models into production environments
• Experience building, training, and deploying AI/ML models within secure environments
• Experience with Python and common ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts, version control, and MLOps methodologies
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Data Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Mathematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with geospatial data, analysis tools, or model development
• Experience with distributed computing, containerization, and workflow orchestration tools
• Experience designing inference pipelines optimized for performance and scalability
• Experience supporting DoD organizations or intelligence workflows
• Knowledge of emerging AI/ML trends relevant to mission‑driven environments

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Benefits

Offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. A recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in benefit programs; individuals who do not meet that threshold are eligible only for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. Employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote positions may still require occasional in‑person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid positions require frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, aligned with leadership expectations and role needs, and may also require visits to a customer facility. Onsite positions are performed primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with direct collaboration as required by the role.

Identity Verification

As part of the hiring process, you will complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments, and we reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.