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Machine Learning (ML) Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Machine Learning Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Databricks administration, enterprise data architecture, and cloud-based data platforms, enabling scalable, secure, and mission-critical analytics solutions.
Responsibilities:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Security Clearance
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
Machine Learning (ML) Administrator:
At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value - not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!
Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a Machine Learning Administrator to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Databricks administration, enterprise data architecture, and cloud-based data platforms, enabling scalable, secure, and mission-critical analytics solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and manage the Databricks platform, including workspace configuration, cluster optimization, and performance tuning.
- Implement and maintain Unity Catalog for enterprise-grade data governance and security.
- Design, develop, and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines supporting large-scale data integration and analytics workflows.
- Architect and maintain Delta Lake and lakehouse environments to ensure high performance, scalability, and data reliability.
- Support AI/ML workflows and integration within Databricks environments.
- Apply SysEngOps and DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management.
- Utilize version control systems (Git) to manage code repositories and track development lifecycle.
- Implement identity and access management (IAM) and role-based access control (RBAC) policies across enterprise systems.
- Ensure compliance with DoD security standards and data governance policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy cloud-based data solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Leverage technologies including Python, SQL/NoSQL, Apache Spark, Databricks SQL, Terraform, and cloud-native services for large-scale analytics.
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree or higher (e.g., Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, Engineering Management, or related field
OR - Minimum of 11 years of experience managing complex technical projects in enterprise data architecture, Databricks administration, and cloud data platforms
Required Skills:
- Must have strong background in:
- Databricks platform administration, including workspace configuration, Unity Catalog, cluster performance tuning, and cloud integration.
- Data pipeline development (ETL/ELT), Delta Lake optimization, and AI/ML workflow integration.
- SysEngOps, DevSecOps, version control systems (Git), and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and governance.
- Cloud security, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance with DoD data policies across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting DoD or federal government programs
- Familiarity with data governance and compliance frameworks specific to defense environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, Databricks, Security+, CISSP, etc.)
Security Clearance
- A US Citizen, eligible for a government clearance.
More About B&A:
Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.
Benefits and Programs
B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:
- The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
- A formal mentorship program
- Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
- Brand Ambassador program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
- Monthly teambuilding events
- B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more
At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.
EEO
B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.
B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.
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