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AI Engineer

Reston, VA, USFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-09
HybridCitizens only

Core

Develops and operationalizes AI, machine learning, NLP, predictive analytics, and generative AI capabilities to accelerate data-driven decision making across a large federal agency's enterprise.

Role type

Senior AI Engineer (Generative AI / MLOps)

Builds

Reusable AI/ML solutions, model deployment frameworks, prompt orchestration patterns, agentic workflows, and MLOps pipelines.

Domain

Federal government / Cloud AI & Data Modernization

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, SQL, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks ML, MLflow, NLP, LLM/GenAI patterns, prompt orchestration, MLOps pipelines, cloud-scale data platforms

Preferred skills

LangChain, Semantic Kernel, RAG, vector databases, AI safety controls, human-in-the-loop workflows, CI/CD practices, enterprise data governance

Technologies

Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, Databricks AI/ML, MLflow, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, GitHub

Responsibilities

Develop NLP, text analytics, prompt orchestration, guardrails, and content-filtering approaches; Translate unstructured-data use cases into repeatable technical patterns; Collaborate with Trustworthy AI, Security, and Data Governance teams; Apply NLP, LLM/GenAI patterns, and Azure AI to support role delivery; Document work products, decisions, risks, and delivery evidence.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC