cFocus Software seeks an AI/ML Engineer to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
• Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related field with 4-12+ years of experience in AI/ML development
• Proficient with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and model deployment
• Experience with model optimization, hyperparameter tuning, and feature engineering
• Capable of independently developing and deploying production ML models
• Familiarity with MLOps practices, model monitoring, and Cl/CD for ML
• Experience with cloud-based ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, Google Vertex AI)
• Understanding of DIA QAF requirements and model documentation standards
• Experience with model validation, testing, and performance metrics

Duties:

• Defines, develops, and delivers machine learning models and AI solutions for intelligence applications.
• Tests, deploys, and maintains AI systems ensuring compliance with DIA Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) requirements.
• Optimizes AI models for performance, scalability, efficiency, and accuracy. Manages data flow and infrastructure for effective AI deployment, including data preprocessing and feature engineering.
• Applies machine learning algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data for pattern recognition, target detection and tracking, predictive analytics, and decision support systems.
• Conducts model validation, bias testing, and performance monitoring to ensure AI systems meet operational and ethical standards.
• Documents AI/ML methodologies and maintain comprehensive model cards for QAF accreditation.