AI Engineer (Agentic AI) - Secret cleared
About The Position
At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve people's lives. Our 13,000+ people are united by a shared purpose to leverage the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training, and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work involves shaping the next generation of mission-critical federal analytics by bringing advanced generative AI capabilities into real-world operational environments. In this role, you will design and productionize AI agents that can reason through complex, novel scenarios within a secure government cloud ecosystem.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, or a related field or equivalent practical experience—such as 4 additional years of relevant hands‑on work
- Experience in applied ML/AI engineering, including production prompt engineering or agentic system design.
- Hands‑on experience with large language model APIs and scaling considerations for cost and performance.
- Proficiency with version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Ability to work full time on-site in the DC area.
Nice To Haves
- Background in linear or mathematical optimization.
- Experience with multi‑agent or agent‑based modeling.
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry or Palantir AIP.
- Domain experience in healthcare, clinical, or defense analytics.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and refine prompts for AI agents operating in multi-agent simulation environments.
- Integrate with a cloud-based generative AI platform, ensuring systems are optimized for performance and cost.
- Validate AI-generated outputs using statistical models and subject-matter-expert feedback.
- Continuously enhance agent reliability and realism as new use cases and mission needs emerge.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience
- Certifications
- Industry training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
