AI Developer

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of professional experience in AI/ML development, data science, or software engineering roles
• Experience working with healthcare data (clinical, claims, operational) in a federal or regulated environment
• Proficiency in programming languages used for AI/ML, such as Python, R, or Java
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, XGBoost)
• Experience with NLP, computer vision, or time-series modeling in a healthcare or clinical context
• Proficiency with SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, or VA’s private cloud environments)
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of API development and integration using RESTful APIs, including VA Lighthouse APIs is a plus
• Familiarity with structured and unstructured data from healthcare systems (e.g., EHRs, clinician notes, imaging data)
• Understanding of data privacy, de-identification, and ethical AI use in healthcare environments
• Understanding of federal IT compliance standards, including HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP
• Experience developing secure software in high-compliance environments
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust

• Master’s degree preferred, especially in AI, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, or a related discipline
• Prior experience supporting VA, HHS, DoD, or other federal health IT programs strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Electronic Health Record systems such as VistA/CPRS or Cerner is a plus

• Prior experience supporting a VA program
• Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment

Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values:

• Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers.
• Empathy, Emotional Intelligence : How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission.
• Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done.
• Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family.

Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.