Principal AI/ML Scientist

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Develop AI Solutions
• Team Leadership and Development
• Evaluate AI Solutions
• Guide Program AI Strategy
• Guide Policy Crafting and Communication

Required Skills

• US citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, IT, related field or 5+ years of experience in AI development, AI engineering, and AI architecture
• Deep understanding of AI principles, architectures, technologies, and governing security policies
• Experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI
• Sufficient programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++ to demonstrate functionality and kickstart technical efforts
• Experience with self-hosted and cloud-based AI platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• AWS cloud experience (GovCloud preferred), deploying computer, storage, and other native service offerings
• Experience with AI tools, technologies, and frameworks like Sagemaker, Pytorch, TensorFlow, Glue, Databricks, Elasticsearch, Azure AI, Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter Notebook
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Desired Skills

• General Description of Benefits
• 4+ years managing, designing, building, and implementing enterprise technology solutions
• 4+ years incorporating security best practices for system integration and design, such as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 4+ years delivering technical solutions for government customers on programs of at least $50M in total contract value
• 3+ years translating requirements into high level system designs
• 3+ years designing and implementing data management technologies
• 3+ years integrating systems, services, and/or components through standard or custom APIs
• 3+ years producing technical documentation to communicate system designs and technological analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with Government Cyber Mission Space and legal constraints applicable to civilian Government Agencies (FISMA, FIPS, SecOps, etc.)
• Experience with DevSecOps
• Experience with Elastic Cloud Enterprise and other Elastic products
• Experience in assessment, evaluation, and documentation of client environment, infrastructure, process, and operations
• Understanding of DHS CDM Program and understanding of cybersecurity requirements and mandates