System Analyst - AI/ML

Job at a Glance

• Title: System Analyst - AI/ML
• Location: Woodbridge, VA (hybrid)
• Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
• Pay: $70-$80/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

Our utility client is seeking a highly motivated System Analyst to join the Data Management team. The role involves working closely with the Information and Business Analytics team, stakeholders, and subject-matter experts to build machine learning models, develop AI solutions, configure data pipelines, and support AI initiatives. The candidate will also develop data visualizations and reports, contributing to organizational data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimize machine learning models and configure data pipelines to source data from various business systems.
• Collaborate with functional experts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and deploy models in production environments.
• Monitor and maintain deployed models to ensure accuracy, performance and reliability.
• Work with datasets and cloud platforms to build efficient data pipelines.
• Stay current with the latest research and trends in AI/ML and incorporate relevant findings into the development process.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code following software engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions and team collaborations to improve overall software quality.
• Develop and maintain reports based on stakeholders’ requirements by using Power BI Paginated Reports builder.
• Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of reports and dashboards across the organization.
• Assist in the configuration and management of database/system connections.
• Perform other related duties and activities, as needed.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in AI/ML development, including model design, training and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, NLTK, SciPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, JobLib, Jupyter Notebook, scikit-learn or similar.
• Knowledge of Azure subscription, Azure Machine Learning workspace and Azure App Services.
• Experience with GitHub for codes version controls.
• Experience with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with server-side security best practices and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with data visualization tools and report development using Power BI.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and data pipeline configuration.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements.

Why Should I Apply?

This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative AI and machine learning projects within a collaborative team environment. If you are passionate about data science and want to contribute to impactful organizational solutions, this role is ideal for you.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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