AI/ML Engineer

Altamira Technologies Corp. • Fairborn, OH

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About The Position

Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data, and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies. POSITION: AI/ML Engineer Responsibilities: Analyze, interpret, and apply data science methodologies to inform DoD policy development and implementation. Plan and execute the deployment of trained AI/ML models to production environments. Translate complex technical findings into actionable policy recommendations for senior leadership. Develop frameworks and guidelines for the ethical, secure, and effective use of data within defense operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including military leadership, policymakers, and technical experts, to align data initiatives with mission objectives. Monitor and evaluate the impact of data-driven policies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, cybersecurity standards, and DoD directives. Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning as they relate to defense policy. Ensure data governance, privacy, and security considerations are embedded in all policy recommendations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data science, analytics, or quantitative research, with demonstrated expertise in AI/ML deployments to a production environment.
• Strong understanding of DoD operations, defense policy frameworks, and national security priorities.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize technical findings into clear, concise policy recommendations.
• Knowledge of federal data governance standards, cybersecurity requirements, and ethical considerations in AI/ML.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing senior leaders and policymakers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within the Department of Defense or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with classified data environments and secure data handling practices.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and apply data science methodologies to inform DoD policy development and implementation.
• Plan and execute the deployment of trained AI/ML models to production environments.
• Translate complex technical findings into actionable policy recommendations for senior leadership.
• Develop frameworks and guidelines for the ethical, secure, and effective use of data within defense operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including military leadership, policymakers, and technical experts, to align data initiatives with mission objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of data-driven policies, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, cybersecurity standards, and DoD directives.
• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning as they relate to defense policy.
• Ensure data governance, privacy, and security considerations are embedded in all policy recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees