Mid-Level Data Scientist (AI Pilots - Government Programs)

Mid-Level Data Scientist (AI Pilots - Government Programs)

Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Rosslyn, VA)
Function: AI/ML Solutions & Data Engineering
Program: Workforce 3 / AI Initiatives
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship Required
Overview

We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Scientist to support AI pilot initiatives across federal programs. This role focuses on designing and delivering practical machine learning solutions that solve real operational challenges in secure government environments.

You will work within an Agile team to build prototypes, integrate APIs and automation tools, and help transition successful pilots into scalable, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
AI/ML Solution Development

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML pilot solutions aligned to mission needs
• Build use cases such as:
• Workflow automation
• Document processing
• Decision-support analytics

Data Engineering & Python Development

• Develop Python-based solutions for:
• Data ingestion and transformation
• Model development and deployment
• Integrate data across systems using APIs

Automation & Workflow Optimization

• Build automation workflows using tools like Microsoft Power Automate
• Improve data movement and operational efficiency

System Integration

• Integrate REST APIs and data services to create end-to-end pipelines
• Connect legacy and modern platforms into unified analytical solutions

Data Preparation & Modeling

• Clean, structure, and transform complex datasets
• Apply machine learning techniques including:
• Predictive modeling
• NLP
• LLM-based solutions

Collaboration & Delivery

• Translate business and operational needs into technical solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, leadership, and stakeholders
• Support transition from prototype to production

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Document models, workflows, and data pipelines
• Support sustainment and long-term adoption

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in data science, AI/ML, or analytics roles
• Strong Python development skills (data pipelines, ML models, APIs)
• Experience with:
• REST APIs and system integrations
• Automation tools (Power Automate or similar)
• Building or deploying AI/ML solutions (NLP, predictive models, LLMs)
• Ability to translate real-world problems into technical solutions
• Experience supporting government or regulated environments (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (technical + non-technical audiences)
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure AI / Machine Learning services
• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government
• Understanding of MLOps and model lifecycle management
• Experience working in Agile environments with rapid prototyping

Key Skills

• Python, APIs, and data pipeline development
• Machine Learning, NLP, and LLM applications
• Workflow automation and system integration
• Data wrangling and transformation
• Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration