AI Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to empowering the US federal government to enhance national strength, safety, and the quality of life for its citizens. With a team of over 13,000 professionals, the company is committed to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, it has been recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. Accenture Federal Services fosters a collaborative and supportive community where employees are encouraged to grow, learn, and thrive through practical experience, certifications, and industry training. The role involves contributing to positive, lasting change that advances government missions and operations.

Requirements

Experience with IBM WatsonX and AI code‑assistant tools
Proficiency in Python, Java, and/or COBOL
Experience using Git, GitHub, or similar version‑control tools
Strong understanding of software architecture and microservices
Technical documentation experience
7+ years of experience as an AI engineer, data engineer, or similar technical role
Background in Identity Access Management (IAM) and data engineering
Demonstrated history of improving onboarding processes, decision‑making, and support efficiency through IAM solutions and analytics
Bachelors degree

Nice To Haves

Prior work with large-scale enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, financial, or government systems)
Experience documenting legacy systems or translating COBOL logic
Experience integrating or standardizing documentation across multi‑application environments
Familiarity with system dependencies mapping and architecture documentation

Responsibilities

Configure and fine‑tune IBM watsonx.ai foundation models for code analysis and documentation generation
Troubleshoot AI model outputs and refine parameters to improve documentation quality
Validate AI‑generated business logic translations with USPS development teams
Work with USPS business owners to finalize documentation formats and ensure approvals
Establish and maintain documentation standards and templates across all systems
Review and validate AI‑generated documentation for technical accuracy
Document code analysis findings and develop technical specifications for AI processing
Map system and program interdependencies to produce system integration specifications
Define code quality standards and validation criteria for documentation generation
Collaborate with team lead to continue documenting all integrated systems and codebases