SAIC
SAIC

AI/ML Engineer - Technical Lead

Reston, VA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $220,001.00 - 260,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • IT Management
  • Science
  • Leadership
  • Prototyping
  • Oracle Linux
  • ICD
  • Documentation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Testing
  • IT Architecture
  • Research
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Security Clearance
  • Collaboration
  • Management
  • System Security
  • Risk Management Framework
  • RMF
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Writing
  • Python
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Adobe AIR
  • Internal Communications
  • IC
  • Integrated Circuit
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2618252-OTHLOC-209

Location: Reston, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Machine Learning Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID

Description

We are seeking an experienced and mission-focused SME AI/ML Engineer to lead, coordinate, and accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge AI/ML and secure cloud concepts and solutions across several key IC programs. This is a Hybrid role and are open only to candidates in North Virginia area. Candidates must have an active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance . Your primary mission is twofold:
  1. Programmatic Execution: Serve as the primary programmatic liaison and task manager interfacing with the various external program teams that our matrixed team supports. Your mission is to collect incoming program requests, manage intermixed timelines, and coordinate deliverables for execution and business growth.
  2. Accreditation Leadership: Drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes to transition AI/ML prototypes into operational high-side environments.

1. Inter-Program Liaison & Task Management (40%)
  • Act as the Central Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for the various program leads we support. Build strong relationships with these stakeholders to understand their unique deliverables, timelines, and technical expectations.
  • Triage & Manage the Backlog: Gather, organize, and prioritize task requests from different programs into a single, cohesive team backlog. Coordinate schedules to prevent conflicts and ensure realistic milestones.

2. Security Compliance & Accreditation Coordination (30%)
  • Guide the ATO Process: Partner with our security stakeholders to navigate the Risk Management Framework (RMF / ICD 503) and compile the necessary documentation (such as System Security Plans) to get our software accredited.
  • Act as Compliance Liaison: Support interfacing with Government Security Officers (ISSOs/ISSMs), translating technical features into compliance solutions as necessary.
  • Secure Developer Environments: Work hand-in-hand with internal Corporate IT, facilities, and security groups to set up, upgrade, and maintain the secure workspaces, labs, and closed areas our team needs.
  • Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
  • Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.

3. Developer Support (30%)
  • Support Tech Execution: Assist developers in testing, refining, and documenting experimental code and models.
  • Technical Architecture Development: Collaborate with our core AI/ML Developer to help architect, research and design rapid, high-fidelity proof-of-concept demos.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 14 years of experience or master's degree with 12 years of experience.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to get a TS/SCI .
  • Task Coordination & Liaison Skills: 3+ years of experience coordinating tasks, managing backlogs, or acting as a liaison between teams in a technical setting (e.g., IT, software, or engineering environments).
  • Familiarity with Government Accreditation Process: Basic understanding or working familiarity with secure systems, security plans, or the accreditation process (RMF/ATO) in government environments.
  • AI/ML Architect: Practical experience writing basic Python code and providing support to architect/whiteboard solutions for complex problems.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience deploying systems in secure, multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS C2S / SC2S, Azure Government) or air-gapped networks.
  • Familiarity with IC missions.


Target salary range: $220,001 - $260,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2618252-OTHLOC-100000740513209
  • Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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