CACI International

Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

CACI International$113K — $237K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a quantitative field and 7+ years of practical experience.
  • Strong machine learning expertise complemented by a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics.
  • Proficiency with Linux OS and related utilities.
  • US Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility, with active Top Secret clearance needed.
  • Experience developing ML models and familiarity with safe handling of sensitive data.

Responsibilities

  • Develop machine learning algorithms from the ground up based on mathematical principles.
  • Design and build robust data pipelines, optimizing large-scale data processing workflows.
  • Utilize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) for efficient ML model deployment and management.
  • Program in Python and SQL while leveraging data engineering frameworks and ML libraries.
  • Implement governance practices for machine learning, ensuring reproducibility and model integrity.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness options.
  • Financial and retirement benefits to support long-term stability.
  • Family support benefits to assist employees with personal commitments.
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Data Scientist / AI Machine Learning Research Engineer

Job Category: Science

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Responsibilities:

1. Strong mathematical foundation in statistics, linear algebra, and calculus with demonstrated ability to understand and implement machine learning algorithms from first principles rather than solely relying on pre-built libraries.

2. Proficiency in designing and building data pipelines, including experience with ETL processes, data warehousing solutions, and optimizing workflows for large-scale data processing.

3. Hands-on experience with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying ML solutions, including containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines for model deployment.

4. Programming expertise in Python and SQL, with experience using data engineering frameworks (e.g., Spark, Airflow) and ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

5. Demonstrated experience in establishing ML governance practices, including version control for datasets and models, experiment tracking, model monitoring, and implementing reproducible research principles.



Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Master’s degree in quantitative field with mathematical underpinnings and at least 7 years’ experience.

  • Experience developing models,.

  • Strong background in machine learning, mathematics and statistics.

  • Comfortable using Linux operating systems and commonly used Linux utilities.

  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain, maintain and/or transfer the required security clearance as dictated by the contract

  • Must have active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI with Polygraph



Desired:

  • Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or machine learning, Statistics, applied mathematics or Physics.

  • Experience applying machine learning to signal processing and/or other time-series data analysis applications.

  • Knowledge of or experience with information theory, probability theory, parametric and non-parametric statistical tests.

  • Familiarity with concepts and techniques associated with adversarial AI and AI/ML assurance.

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$113,200 - $237,800

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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