Cleared AI/ML Modeler/Engineer (All Levels)

Job description

Responsibilities

**Noblis is seeking a Cleared AI/ML Modeler/Engineer (All Levels) with IC experience and ACTIVE Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph in Bethesda, MD and McLean, VA**

The AI/ML Modeler/Engineer will be responsible for and not limited to:

+ Designing and developing AI/ML models aligned with customer requirements, transforming raw datasets into structured features and implementing appropriate algorithms based on problem characteristics.
+ Deploying models to production using ML Ops best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining comprehensive documentation of model architecture and training methodologies.
+ Designing and executing testing protocols with appropriate evaluation metrics (accuracy, precision, recall, F1), conducting A/B testing and optimizing models while addressing biases and edge cases.
+ Implementing supervised learning for classification/regression, unsupervised learning for clustering/dimensionality reduction, and reinforcement learning for sequential decision-making when applicable.
+ Applying hyperparameter tuning techniques (grid search, random search, Bayesian optimization) while balancing model complexity to prevent overfitting/underfitting.
+ Establishing production monitoring systems to track model performance and data drift, creating alerts for accuracy degradation and implementing automated retraining pipelines.
+ Optimizing inference processes for scalability, latency, and resource efficiency while collaborating with infrastructure teams to ensure proper integration.
+ Assessing data quality, implementing validation procedures, maintaining compliance with governance policies, and documenting data lineage for reproducibility.
+ Translating complex ML concepts for non-technical stakeholders, collaborating with domain experts, and presenting performance results to guide improvements.
+ Continuously learning emerging ML techniques, evaluating new tools, conducting proof-of-concept projects, and sharing knowledge with team members.
+ This SETA role provides technical and programmatic support to government teams by translating mission needs into technical requirements, managing those requirements, and shaping strategic program direction.

Responsibilities include contract support (SOWs, RFPs, cost proposals), performance monitoring, stakeholder coordination, and communicating complex concepts through reports, meetings, and senior-level briefings.

The team ensures projects stay on track by overseeing cost, schedule, and performance.

Required Qualifications

+ Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining AI and machine learning models using given datasets and customer requirements.
+ Experience testing and developing machine learning models that meet or exceed desired performance evaluation metrics.
+ Experience understanding the concepts of supervised and unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, model evaluation metrics, and hyperparameter tuning.
+ Experience monitoring model performance in production environments to ensure reliable, efficient, and scalable model performance.
+ US Citizenship is required.
+ Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

**Multiple levels can be accommodated.**

+ Entry Level:
+ High School Diploma/GED + 6 years of experience ORAssociate's degree + 4 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience OR Master’s Degree + 0 years of experience
+ Compensation: $88,500 - $138,300

+ Journeyman Level:
+ High School Diploma/GED + 8 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 6 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience OR Master’s Degree + 2 years of experience
+ Compensation: $107,100 - $167,325

+ Senior Level:
+ High School Diploma/GED + 10 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 8 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree + 6 years of experience OR Master’s Degree + 4 years of experience OR PhD + 2 years of experience
+ Compensation: $129,700 - $202,675

+ Expert Level:
+ High School Diploma/GED + 12 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 10 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience OR Master’s Degree + 6 years of experience OR PhD + 4 years of experience
+ Compensation: $156,900 - $245,175

Desired Qualifications

+ IC experience is highly desirable.
+ Experience with having successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve issues, concerns, problems, or methods.
+ Experience in establishing strong working relationships with program managers as well as organization leadership; tracking task order efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems; and identifying and resolving administrative and contractual issues related to a support services contract.
+ Ability to solve problems in a rapidly changing environment, and interface with customers directly.
+ Strong understanding of intelligence disciplines, methodologies, and the intelligence cycle.
+ Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment.

Overview

Noblis (http://www.noblis.org/) and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions.

We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.

Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors.

Learn more at Noblis -About Us (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/)

**Why work at a Noblis company?**

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them.

Our people are our greatest asset.

They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public.

Noblis has won numerous workplace awards (http://www.noblis.org/about/Awards/) .

Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

* _Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements_

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us (https://careers.noblis.org/contact-us/) .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.

Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.

Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits (https://careers.noblis.org/benefits/) page on our Careers (https://careers.noblis.org/) site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws.

The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status.

For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked.

While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,700.00 - USD $141,775.00 /Yr.

Required Skill Profession

Other General