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 life better for people. We are a technology company within global Accenture, with over 13,000 people dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We offer a collaborative and caring community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. 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
- Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
