Lead AI/ML Engineer

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES INCWashington, DC
Onsite

About The Position

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to work for our company. The client agency is the Defense Intelligence Agency. This role provides technical leadership for AI/ML development efforts under optional DMA and CIO7 tasks. The Lead AI/ML Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML capabilities, including agentic AI systems. This position ensures AI/ML systems comply with DIA Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) requirements, conducts model validation, bias testing, and performance optimization. The role involves coordinating with data scientists, software engineers, and mission stakeholders, and staying current with emerging AI/ML technologies to recommend innovative solutions to mission challenges.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • An advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML implementation projects and establishing AI operations environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical leadership for AI/ML development efforts under optional DMA and CIO7 tasks.
  • Leads design, development, and deployment of advanced AI/ML capabilities including agentic AI systems.
  • Ensures AI/ML systems comply with DIA Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) requirements.
  • Conducts model validation, bias testing, and performance optimization.
  • Coordinates with data scientists, software engineers, and mission stakeholders.
  • Stays current with emerging AI/ML technologies and recommends innovative solutions to mission challenges.

Benefits

  • Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
  • Dental and Orthodontia plan
  • Vision Materials plan
  • Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
  • Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
  • Semi-monthly pay cycle
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