AI Developer

QualX Corporation

$100K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or Information Management; Master's preferred
  • 5-10+ years of AI/ML development and data analytics experience
  • Proficient in Python and AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • Familiar with DoD and Federal records management policies
  • Experience in creating compliant AI solutions under DoD regulations
  • Strong communication skills for translating technical results to leadership

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models and workflows
  • Apply data analytics to support decision-making from varied data sources
  • Develop AI/ML solutions for records management and compliance
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions adhere to DoD policies and regulations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements
  • Conduct data engineering for classified datasets
  • Integrate AI and analytics into mission systems effectively
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to corporate AI strategy

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment that encourages innovation
  • Involvement in high-impact projects for national defense
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and research
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in the field
Full Job Description
Job Title

AI Developer

Location

Springfield, VA 22150 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

TS

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled AI Developer to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in support of both Department of Defense (DoD) and corporate initiatives within a classified environment. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in AI/ML with experience in data analytics, records management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring solutions are aligned with mission needs and compliant with DoD policies and standards.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement AI/ML models, algorithms, and workflows to address mission and business challenges.
  • Apply data analytics methodologies to extract insights from structured and unstructured data, supporting decision-making across DoD and corporate domains.
  • Develop and integrate AI/ML solutions to enhance records management practices, including classification review, metadata tagging, digitization workflows, and compliance with DoD and Federal records requirements.
  • Ensure AI/ML solutions align with and implement relevant DoD policies, rules, and regulations (e.g., RMF, DoDI 5015.02 for records management, DoD AI Ethical Principles, NARA and OMB guidance).
  • Collaborate with DoD stakeholders, program managers, and corporate leadership to define technical requirements and deliver mission-focused solutions.
  • Conduct data engineering tasks, including data curation, feature engineering, and model optimization for classified datasets.
  • Support the integration of AI and analytics into enterprise-level applications and mission systems, ensuring security and scalability.
  • Stay current with cutting-edge AI/ML and data analytics research and recommend practical applications to mission use cases.
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to corporate AI strategy, including cross-domain training in AI, analytics, and compliance.


Job Requirements

Required Qualifications
  • Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in AI/ML development and data analytics.
  • Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Hugging Face, etc.).
  • Familiarity with DoD and Federal records management policies, including metadata standards.
  • Proven experience developing AI solutions in compliance with DoD rules, regulations, and security frameworks.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical outputs into actionable insights for senior leadership.


Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with natural language understanding (NLU), large language models (LLMs), reinforcement learning, and generative AI applied to document/records processing.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or on-prem HPC).
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of DoD data management policies, DoDI 5015.02, NARA guidance, and CUI handling.
  • Prior experience supporting Government contracting efforts
Salary range for this is position is $100,000-$125,000 annualy.

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