AI/ML Developer 101867

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., TensorFlow, 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 ManpowerGroup Public Sector.