AI Developer

Initiate Government Solutions•Washington, DC

2d•Remote

About The Position

Initiate Government Solutions (IGS), a Woman-Owned Small Business and remote IT services provider supporting federal partners, is pipelining for a remote AI Developer to support work in the federal healthcare industry. Candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available. The role works alongside engineers to develop and deploy data-driven, scalable AI solutions that support digital transformation in healthcare. The position is a remote-access assignment. The employee will work remotely and access VA systems using approved VA communications systems. Travel is not required, though onsite client meetings may be requested. The AI Developer collaborates with developers, healthcare experts, data scientists, and program leadership to build AI applications for federal healthcare programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in AI/ML development, data science, or software engineering.
Experience working with clinical, claims, or operational healthcare data in a federal or regulated environment.
Proficiency in AI/ML programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or XGBoost.
Experience with NLP, computer vision, or time-series modeling in a healthcare or clinical context.
Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.
Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or VA private cloud environments.
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools such as Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, or Kubernetes.
Understanding of healthcare data privacy, de-identification, and ethical AI use.
Understanding of federal IT compliance standards, including HIPAA, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
Experience developing secure software in high-compliance environments.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RESTful API development and integration, including VA Lighthouse APIs.
Familiarity with structured and unstructured data from healthcare systems, such as EHRs, clinician notes, and imaging data.
Master’s degree, especially in AI, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
Prior experience supporting VA, HHS, DoD, or other federal health IT programs.
Familiarity with EHR systems such as VistA/CPRS or Cerner.
Active VA Public Trust.
Prior experience supporting a VA program.
Prior successful experience working remotely.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement AI solutions for federal healthcare programs.
Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-enabled software using machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision as appropriate.
Develop and optimize tools, dashboards, and algorithms for analyzing healthcare datasets, including EHRs, claims data, clinical notes, and population health statistics.
Integrate AI components into secure federal IT environments and ensure compatibility with existing systems and applicable security and privacy regulations.
Debug, troubleshoot, and validate AI models and applications for accuracy, performance, and reliability in production.
Document system architecture, model assumptions, and development processes to support reproducibility, maintainability, and audit readiness.
Help create technical procedures, user manuals, and support documentation for system administrators and end users.
Support model monitoring, versioning, and retraining to maintain accuracy and reduce bias as clinical and operational contexts evolve.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and DevSecOps practices.
Stay informed about AI developments, ethical considerations, and regulatory updates relevant to federal healthcare, and contribute to agency innovation and best practices.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
401(k) matching
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
Education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
Employee recognition and referral programs
Spot bonuses