AI/ML Data Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly Required) - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA McLean
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ188869

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Java, Large Language Models (LLMs), Python (Programming Language), Spark, Tensorflow
Certifications:
None
Experience:
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Deliver insights to help our clients turn data into action as an AI/ML Data Engineer at GDIT. Your work will provide transformative solutions to our clients' big-data obstacles and help advance the mission. Here, you can make a meaningful impact on our clients' mission and on your career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an AI/ML Data Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an AI/ML Data Engineer joining a small team tasked with initiating an AI/ML initiative for the customer. The ideal candidate will have a background in AI/ML Engineer that can develop algorithms, write scripts, build predictive analytics, use automation, apply machine learning, and use the right combination of tools and frameworks to turn a set of data points into objective answers to help senior leadership make informed decisions. The candidate will apply data mining techniques perform statistical analysis, and build high-quality prediction models. The candidate's ability to obtain data through advanced computerized models and extrapolation of data patterns through advanced algorithms to explain how the information will influence the specific project will be an essential function to providing customers a better comprehension of the data.

The candidate will work closely with customer management, other project managers, system architects, data scientists, data engineers, and machine learning engineers to formulate recommendations for enhancements and improvements geared towards utilizing innovative engineering solutions.

HOW AN AI/ML DATA ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop and train Large Language Models (LLMs) in support of the customer mission
  
• Investigate business area processes for creative implementation of LLMs
  
• Apply data mining techniques to perform statistical analysis
  
• Assists with technical planning activities, including roadmap development and systems integration.
  
• Collaborates with a variety of customers and contractors on a regular basis, which may include technical consultation, meeting coordination and support (e.g., TEMs), and preparation/support of technical briefings.
  
• Participates in the development of technical project plans, reports, and contract (e.g., PMR) briefings.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  
• BS/BA in Software Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or similar OR equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Familiarization with Large Language Model (LLM) architectures and training procedures
  
• Big Data Frameworks such as Spark or Hadoop
  
• Data Science frameworks such as Keras, Tensorflow, or Theano
  
• Experience with GPU processing
  
• Proficient in Java and Python
  
• Must know to use an IDE to code (ex - Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
  
• Experience with interacting in a Linux environment (ex - Bash scripting, VI)
  
• Interpersonal communication skills
  
• Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
  
• The position is on customer site
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with Source code management and integration (ex - GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins)
  
• Hands on experience with cloud technology (AWS / C2S)
  
• Experience in an Agile environment
  
• Experience with testing frameworks (ex - Junit, Mockito, Swagger, Postman)
  
• Experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / MySql)
  
• Experience with JavaScript / Typescript
  
• Experience with front end development (ex - Angular 2+, React, HTML, CSS, JQuery)
  

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
  
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
  

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The likely salary range for this position is $182,750 - $247,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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