AI Developer

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AI Developer

Springfield, VA 22150 US (Primary)

Information Technology

Full-Time

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

TS

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Developer to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in support of both Department of Defense (DoD) and corporate initiatives within a classified environment. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in AI/ML with experience in data analytics, records management, and regulatory compliance
, ensuring solutions are aligned with mission needs and compliant with DoD policies and standards.

• Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models, algorithms, and workflows to address mission and business challenges.
• Apply data analytics methodologies to extract insights from structured and unstructured data, supporting decision-making across DoD and corporate domains.
• Develop and integrate AI/ML solutions to enhance records management practices
  , including classification review, metadata tagging, digitization workflows, and compliance with DoD and Federal records requirements.
• Ensure AI/ML solutions align with and implement relevant DoD policies, rules, and regulations (e.g., RMF, DoDI 5015.02 for records management, DoD AI Ethical Principles, NARA and OMB guidance).
• Collaborate with DoD stakeholders, program managers, and corporate leadership to define technical requirements and deliver mission-focused solutions.
• Conduct data engineering tasks, including data curation, feature engineering, and model optimization for classified datasets.
• Support the integration of AI and analytics into enterprise-level applications and mission systems, ensuring security and scalability.
• Stay current with cutting-edge AI/ML and data analytics research and recommend practical applications to mission use cases.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to corporate AI strategy, including cross-domain training in AI, analytics, and compliance.

• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Management, or related field;
  Master’s preferred.
• 5–10+ years of experience in AI/ML development and data analytics
  .
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, etc.).
• Familiarity with DoD and Federal records management policies
  , including metadata standards.
• Proven experience developing AI solutions in compliance with DoD rules, regulations, and security frameworks
  .
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Experience with natural language understanding (NLU), large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning, and generative AI applied to document/records processing.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, or on-prem HPC).
• Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of DoD data management policies, DoDI 5015.02, NARA guidance, and CUI handling.
• Prior experience supporting Government contracting efforts

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.