AI/Machine Learning Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following disciplines, Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Mathematics / Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Health Informatics, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 4+ years of experience in software and machine learning engineering.
• Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) and transformer models.
• 5+ years proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with ML libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers.
• Proven experience building scalable, cloud-based AI/ML solutions and enhancing custom question answering mapping/workflows.
• Expertise in the full ML pipeline, including data processing, model training, serving, and monitoring.
• Knowledge of NLP architectural strategies such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Knowledge Graphs, and Agentic Graphs.
• Expertise in MLOps best practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines tailored for ML workflows, model version control, and real-time performance monitoring to ensure scalable and reliable AI/ML systems.
• Familiarity with federal AI governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST AI RMF, FedRAMP) is a plus.
• Passion for developing team-oriented solutions to complex engineering problems
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
• Strong organizational skills

• Master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned fields
• Preferred Tools & Environments: Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS (SageMaker), Azure ML, Databricks, Apache Spark, Power BI, Tableau, Plotly, Git, GitHub/GitLab

• 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.