OverviewThe Data Scientist AI Engineer provides advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven solution engineering to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Services (PDS), Benefits and Memorials (BAM), Memorial and Benefit Services (MBS) deliver secure, reliable, and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions that support the Department's mission.
Responsibilities- Provide recommendations for data-driven AI/ML solutions; perform statistical analysis, anomaly detection, pattern recognition, and identification of outliers to support business improvement initiatives
- Develop predictive models to classify categorical variables and estimate continuous variables using advanced mathematical techniques
- Provide integration of predictive models into dashboards, reports, analysis outputs, and business workflows.
- Incorporate data analytics requirements into designs and data pipelines; deliver cross-cutting tools for data migration, aggregation, mining, and analytical integration; and establish data baselines, analyze query patterns, and identify opportunities to optimize database and pipeline performance.
- Recommend and develop BI solutions that support analytics, reporting, and legacy system decommissioning.
- Detect and resolve data quality issues, performing impact analysis for errors and deficiencies.
- Enable FinOps capabilities by creating, monitoring, and improving forecasting, planning, and reporting cloud utilization for optimized cost and performance
- Work with Product, Architecture, Data/Middleware, and DevSecOps teams to integrate AI/ML and analytics solutions across environments.
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor's Degree in computer science or IT related degree with 7-10 years' experience
- Demonstrated performance with Oracle/SQL; relational/non-relational data; APIs; ETL/ELT; data models/dictionaries; migration architecture; reconciliation
- Experience performing statistical analysis, anomaly detection, predictive modeling, and data mining.
- Experience building analytic/data pipelines (ETL/ELT), data baselines, and scalable data processing systems.
- Experience developing BI solutions, dashboards, and data-driven decision-support models.
- Experience supporting data governance, quality analysis, and compliance requirements.
- Experience integrating AI/ML models into enterprise applications, reporting platforms, or operational workflows.
- Ability to create clear visualizations, reports, dashboards, and storytelling-driven analytic outputs.
- Understanding of data governance, privacy, data stewardship, retention requirements, and authoritative data practices.
- Public Trust
Preferred:- Certified Data Scientist (DASCA, Open Group, or equivalent).
- AWS Machine Learning Specialty or Azure AI Engineer Associate.
- Certifications in BI or analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, AWS QuickSight).
Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000
This position is in the proposal stage. The above salary range represents a general guideline. Integral Federal considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and/or discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.
Company OverviewIntegral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.
Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.
We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!
Our package also includes:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Earned Bonuses & Awards
Professional Training Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability
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