Senior AI Data Scientist (HUD)

About the role

A federal technology consulting company is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI, with a background in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions and exposure to areas such as predictive modeling, deep learning, large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), MLOps, experimentation, and AI governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI/ML solutions
• Apply predictive modeling, deep learning, and LLMs to solve business problems
• Implement RAG, vector databases, and generative AI tools
• Manage MLOps and production model deployment
• Deliver enterprise-scale AI and analytics solutions
• Conduct statistics, experimentation, and model evaluation
• Translate AI research into production systems
• Build microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and apply DevSecOps practices

Required Skills & Experience

• 12-15 years of data science, ML, or AI experience
• Expert-level Python skills (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
• Machine learning, deep learning, and LLM experience
• RAG, vector databases, and generative AI tools
• MLOps and production model deployment
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including FedRAMP environments
• AI platforms and architectures (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI Services, Google Vertex AI, RAG, agents)
• Enterprise-scale AI and analytics delivery
• Statistics, experimentation, and model evaluation
• Success delivering enterprise-scale systems and modernization programs
• Background in microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and DevSecOps practices
• Ability to translate AI research into production systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or applied AI
• Experience with Python, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch/TensorFlow
• U.S. citizenship required
• Public Trust clearance preferred
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)