Job Summary This is a contingent position supporting defense-related missions focused on data management, cybersecurity, and advanced AI/ML capabilities for tactical C5ISR systems. The role contributes to testing, engineering, integration, and sustainment efforts by applying data strategies, governance, and secure AI/ML solutions across cloud and edge environments. Key Responsibilities • Apply industry standards, data strategies, governance, data cataloging, and DataOps practices for tactical systems • Enhance and mature existing AI/ML strategies • Assess and recommend survivable edge computing solutions to support AI/ML deployment at the tactical edge • Integrate security practices and tools into edge and AI/ML deployments • Validate and evaluate commercial AI vendor products • Design and develop deep learning models • Translate operational needs into machine learning requirements • Evaluate ML model performance and identify potential bias in externally developed models • Conduct statistical data analysis • Develop user interfaces for deploying ML models • Leverage cloud infrastructure for AI/ML development and deployment Required Skills & Qualifications • Experience applying AI to practical, end-to-end technology solutions • Hands-on experience with AI/ML deep learning techniques and Python • Knowledge of basic algorithms, object-oriented and functional design principles, and AI/ML best practices • Experience with AI/ML techniques such as large language models, clustering, decision trees, and neural networks • Active Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications • Three or more years of experience applying AI to comprehensive technology solutions • Three or more years of experience with AI/ML deep learning and Python • Knowledge of advanced algorithms and AI/ML design patterns • Three or more years of experience developing and applying advanced machine learning and statistical models, including regression, simulation, modeling, clustering, decision trees, and neural networks • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, or a related field