AI​/ML Developer Security Clearance

Position: AI/ML Developer 101867 with Security Clearance
AI/ML Developer

Location:

Reston, VA.
Required Clearance:
Public Trust (DHS Preferred) Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory:
Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.

Job Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to support predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and decision-support tools.

* Integrate AI/ML solutions into operational systems and workflows to enhance automation and efficiency.

* Create and fine-tune algorithms for various tasks such as classification, regression, clustering, and recommendation systems.

* Preprocess, clean, and transform data to ensure high-quality inputs for model training.

* Develop models leveraging advanced machine learning techniques, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and natural language processing.

* Build and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Databricks and Hadoop/Cloudera.

* Implement ETL processes to clean, prepare, and transform large datasets for analysis and modeling.

* Ensure data integrity and quality throughout the data lifecycle.

* Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and implement improvements as needed.

* Collaborate with data engineers, product managers, and developers to align AI/ML solutions with program goals.

* Implement best practices for model versioning, deployment, monitoring, and retraining.

* Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory standards in AI/ML workflows.

* Document model design, assumptions, data sources, and performance results.

* Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and research to enhance solutions.

* Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing in AI/ML development practices.

Required Skills:

* 3+ years of experience developing and optimizing solutions using Python or similar, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and efficiency.

* Extensive experience working with vector technology databases, designing and implementing solutions to efficiently store, search, and analyze high-dimensional data for real-time and large-scale applications.

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field + 10 years of experience; a master’s degree preferred

* A bachelor’s degree with an additional three (3) or more years of relevant experience may substitute for a master’s degree.

* Minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in AI/ML development, data science, or applied analytics.

* Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

* Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or R; experience with APIs and integration into production systems.

* Knowledge of data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and deployment pipelines.

* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI/ML workloads.

* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

* Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced AI/ML engineers is a plus.
ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manpower Group Public Sector.