About The Position

The Senior Principal Data Scientist - AI Lead will be the point of contact for Public Sector / Government stakeholders and will be responsible for end-to-end AI solution delivery. This role will partner with U.S. government agencies on programs that depend on trusted entity data, validation, and risk insight.

Requirements

  • Data expertise: Strong skills in data analysis, manipulation, and processing for training and evaluating AI models.
  • Experience leading large-scale digital transformations: In IT Operations for global
  • 10+ years of professional Data science / ML/AI development experience with a preference working with Government / public sector clients
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML Technologies: Solid grasp of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and hands-on experience on AI automation.
  • Strong programming skills: Expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, essential for developing and deploying AI solutions.
  • Cloud platform knowledge: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and scaling AI applications.
  • Strategic thinking and vision: Capability to identify opportunities, define technical roadmaps, and align AI solutions with business objectives.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration: The ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and foster cross-functional teamwork.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking: Exceptional analytical skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and optimize system performance.
  • Adaptability and continuous learning: Commitment to staying updated with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and embracing new technologies.
  • Ethical considerations and bias mitigation: Understanding and addressing the ethical implications of AI, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.
  • Significant experience in IT and solution architecture roles: with a focus on automation, infrastructure, or cloud.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing AI/ML solutions: Especially in IT operations, infrastructure management, or business process automation.
  • Bachelors Degree - Required

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end AI solution delivery
  • Partner with U.S. government agencies on programs that depend on trusted entity data, validation, and risk insight
  • Lead and mentor teams
  • Foster innovation
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle
  • Identify opportunities
  • Define technical roadmaps
  • Align AI solutions with business objectives
  • Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Foster cross-functional teamwork
  • Identify challenges
  • Develop innovative solutions
  • Optimize system performance
  • Stay updated with the rapidly evolving AI landscape
  • Embrace new technologies
  • Address ethical implications of AI, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.
  • Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.
  • Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.
  • Education assistance and extensive training resources.
  • Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days & donation matching.
  • Competitive 401k with company matching.
  • Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.
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