Technical Lead, IT​/Tech, AI Engineer

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Bixal is seeking a Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical leader for a U.S. Department of State (DOS) project focused on data analytics, AI, and natural language processing (NLP). This role will lead the development team in building tools to extract, structure, validate and visualize data from a variety of data sources; implement NLP-driven interfaces for search and analysis;

and deliver advanced analytics and visualization capabilities to support global stakeholders. The Technical Lead will oversee solution architecture, manage development activities, and ensure alignment with security, compliance, and performance requirements across the program’s data analytics ecosystem.

This is a full‑time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of one year with two one‑year option periods. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities.

At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 – $150,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI, NLP, and data analytics solutions in collaboration with DOS stakeholders.
• Implement robust MLOps frameworks to automate model training, deployment, experiment tracking, and drift detection, ensuring reliability and scalability of AI solutions.
• Conduct comprehensive performance analyses for LLM and NLP models, monitoring accuracy, bias, and efficiency to optimize outcomes and maintain high standards across analytics platforms.
• Design and execute fine‑tuning strategies for large language models (LLMs), ensuring outputs are aligned with ethical, safety, and federal compliance standards.
• Capability to architect, build, and deploy secure Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and Knowledge Graph systems, implementing robust…