Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking a
Principal AI/ML Scientist to work in our
Arlington, VA office.
Everforth ECS Federal is seeking an experienced Principal AI/ML Scientist to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions that drive business growth and improve operational efficiency for our federal government clients. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI principles, architectures, and technologies, as well as experience working with government agencies and cloud-based platforms. The Principal will lead and contribute to development efforts, guide decision making, and support functional efforts across the program.
Key Responsibilities: - Design and Develop AI Solutions: Develop and implement AI architectures that meet business requirements, using techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
- Design and develop AI-based solutions
- Team Leadership and Development: Identify major skillsets and roles needed to shape functional development of AI solutions across the program. Participate in the development and mentorship of AI resources.
- As the program SME ; provide knowledge sharing, educate, and generally upskill program resources to become familiar and comfortable with using AI to increase efficiencies in solving technical problems.
- Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on AI principles, architectures, and technologies.
- Evaluate AI Solutions: Support the evaluation, analysis, and R&D efforts associated with the integration of AI technologies through collaboration, guidance, and leadership. Identify business problems, opportunities, and challenges that can be addressed with AI solutions. Generate robust, consistent, and justifiable analysis outputs to help shape program direction and guide informed decision making.
- Guide Program AI Strategy: Support the definition of an AI strategy for the program to follow, identify appropriate AI architectures, principles, and technologies. Support the development of program roadmaps that align with business goals and objectives . Help identify use cases where the use of AI results in efficiencies in processing, cost savings, and risk reduction. Collaborate with the program at large to ensure consistent and proper use of AI technologies.
- Guide Policy Crafting and Communication: Stay up to date on modern AI-related laws, policies, and frameworks across commercial and government use. Leverage strong oral and written communication skills to help craft AI policies, ensuring the ethical and secure practice of AI across various systems.
Required Skills - ship with ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability
- Bachelor's degree in computer science , e ngineering , IT, related field or 5 + years of experience in AI development, AI engineering, and AI architecture.
- Deep understandingof AI principles, architectures, technologies , and governing security policies. Must also be able to incorporate government security considerations in the design and development of AI-based solutions.
- Ability to produce architecture and designs that implement scalability, performance, and cost-effective solutions
- Experience withmachine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI.
- Sufficient programming skillsin languages such as Python, Java, or C++ to demonstrate functionality and kickstart technical efforts.
- Experience with self-hosted and cloud-based AI platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- AWS cloud experience (GovCloud preferred), deploying computer , storage, and other native service offerings
- Experience with AI tools , technologies , and frameworks like Sagemaker , Pytorch , TensorFlow, Glue, Databricks, Elasticsearch, Azure AI , Pandas, NumPy , Jupyter Notebook . Must be a ble to articulate proper uses, pros, cons, and lessons learned .
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical audiences to share ideas, program vision, and provide proper operational guidance.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentwith multiple priorities and deadlines.
Desired Skills - 4 + years managing, designing, building, and implementing enterprise technology solutions
- 4 + years incorporating security best practices for system integration and design, such as NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- 4 + years delivering technical solutions for government customers on programs of at least $50M in total contract value
- 3 + years translating requirements into high level system designs
- 3 + years designing and implementing data management technologies
- 3 + years integrating systems, services, and/or components through standard or custom APIs
- 3 + years producing technical documentation to communicate system designs and technological analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with Government Cyber Mission Space and legal constraints applicable to civilian Government Agencies (FISMA, FIPS, SecOps, etc.)
- Experience with DevSecOps
- Experience with Elastic Cloud Enterprise and other Elastic products
- Experience in assessment, evaluation, and documentation of client environment, infrastructure, process, and operations.
- Experience in data modeling, visualization, metric dashboards, and other reporting systems
- Understanding of DHS CDM Program and understanding of cybersecurity requirements and mandates
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ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
Everforth ECS is the federal segment of
Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:
- Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
- Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven
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