AI/ML Software Development

CACI International•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

16h•$99,300 - $208,600•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking an experienced AI/ML Subject Matter Expert to support a Department of Defense customer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The position works closely with Research & Development teams to evaluate, develop, assess, and validate advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The successful candidate conducts Independent Verification & Validation activities, analyzes model performance and effectiveness, and produces objective technical reports assessing AI/ML capabilities and limitations. The role emphasizes mathematics, statistics, machine learning theory, and data science. Familiarity with generative AI is desirable, but the primary focus is evaluating and improving AI/ML methodologies rather than AI operations, prompt engineering, or application-level integration alone. The candidate should be scientifically rigorous and able to examine internally developed, vendor-provided, and research-partner solutions, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. The position requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. Travel is required up to 10%, and the role supports a DoD customer at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance.
One of the stated education and experience combinations: a bachelor's degree in a specified or related quantitative discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience; a master's degree in a specified or related quantitative field and 6+ years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a specified field. The PhD pathway is truncated in the provided posting.
Strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, machine learning theory, and data science.
Ability to evaluate AI/ML methodologies and assess model performance, capabilities, and limitations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with R&D teams throughout the project lifecycle, from concept development and proposal evaluation through implementation, testing, and transition to operational DoD environments.
Evaluate AI/ML models, architectures, and products using quantitative and scientifically rigorous methodologies.
Conduct Independent Verification & Validation of AI-enabled systems and assess performance, reliability, robustness, security, explainability, and operational suitability.
Generate technical reports, white papers, and recommendations regarding model effectiveness, limitations, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Work with industry partners through Cooperative Research and Development Agreements and other collaborative efforts to provide constructive technical feedback on AI/ML products and solutions.
Partner with academic researchers and industry organizations to guide research toward mission-relevant applications and measurable outcomes.
Assess emerging AI technologies, algorithms, and research developments for applicability to DoD mission requirements.
Analyze AI/ML systems for safety, bias, robustness, explainability, and adversarial resilience.
Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, researchers, government stakeholders, and external partners.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, technical evaluations, and experimentation efforts.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly and objectively to leadership, engineering teams, and customers.