AI​/ML Engineer; Azure

Overview

Analytica is seeking a Senior AI-ML Engineer (Azure) with deep Microsoft Azure ecosystem experience, combining a blend of high-level architectural design skills, proficiency in Azure’s AI toolset, and mastery of the end-to-end Machine Learning Lifecycle (MLOps). This lead role will be supporting long term federal client engagements in the DC Metro area. Analytica has been recognized by Inc. for 3 consecutive years as one of the 250 fastest growing businesses.

We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match. This will be hybrid with 2 days in the office per week.

• Lead a small cross-functional AI-ML and Data Engineering team for delivery and participate in Agile ceremonies, including planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Translate mission objectives into actionable technical plans aligned with federal standards and modernization goals.
• Feature Engineering and Attribute Evaluation: identify key determinants for modeling that exist in the business process and data sets; select evaluation protocols (model techniques).
• Pre-processing: collect, clean, and prepare data sets for input into a computational model using Python and SQL; explain various preprocessing methods used.
• Modeling: select modeling techniques to fit the business problem (e.g., ML supervised/unsupervised, regression, neural networks, deep learning, NLP).
• Validation: investigate, report, and justify model results.
• Visualization: present results, depict insights, and explain relevance to the organization’s business challenges.
• Implement Azure cloud-native engineering, AI/ML workflows, analytics platform reliability, and governance compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or related fields;
  Master’s or PhD a strong plus (preferred in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related).
• Azure AI Engineering and/or Azure Solutions Architect certification highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to leverage domain knowledge, IT, and AI/ML techniques.
• Programming & Frameworks:
  Advanced proficiency in Python (for PyTorch, Tensor Flow, and Scikit-learn). Experience with orchestration frameworks like Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel, or Auto Gen.
• Deep demonstrated enterprise hands-on experience with:
• Azure AI Foundry (formerly Azure AI Studio): managing the unified platform for building, testing, and deploying AI models.
• Azure OpenAI Service: implementing LLMs (GPT-4o, etc.) with custom fine-tuning or prompt engineering.
• Azure AI Search: designing vector databases and hybrid search for RAG-based systems.
• Azure AI Speech, Vision, and Language: integrating pre-built cognitive services into enterprise applications.
• Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML): designing and managing automated ML pipelines, environment configurations, and compute clusters.
• Experience with data, analytics, or AI/ML workflows in regulated or mission-driven environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration capabilities.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust security clearance.

Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine for three consecutive years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services.

The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider.

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

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