AI Senior Systems Engineer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Responsible AI Senior Systems Engineer to provide support for our government customer in National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.

• Assist client with the implementation of the Department’s responsible artificial intelligence program and the development of associated tools and products.
• Collaborate with Product Development Teams on the development of a strategy that incorporates ethical principles across the entire artificial intelligence product development lifecycle.
• Develop standard methodologies for responsible artificial intelligence product development.
• Apply deep technical expertise in data science and artificial intelligence methodologies to build ethical AI capabilities and design models; deploy model testing and validation practices that eliminate potential biases and ensure robustness against adversarial attacks.
• Apply deep technical expertise to integrate RAI tools into DoD infrastructure and ensure interoperability.

• Must have bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related field.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related field (preferred).

• Must have minimum five (5) years of expertise in the development of machine learning and AI infrastructure.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working on priority DoD data analytics and AI platforms, such as JCF or ADVANA.
• Minimum of two (2) years expertise with Responsible AI software tools.

• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast‑growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please  to request accommodation. We E‑Verify all employees.

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”.

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