Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. The AI/ML Software Developer will design and develop AI/ML models and algorithms, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and collaborating with various teams to support government missions.
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, trains, evaluates, and integrates AI/ML models and algorithms supporting Government operational systems
- Prepares and structures data for machine learning pipelines, feature engineering, and model lifecycle management
- Implements model monitoring, performance validation, traceability, and reproducibility of AI artifacts
- Integrates AI/ML capabilities into software applications and system architectures using APIs and microservices
- Supports DevSecOps activities including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure deployment
- Ensures solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, data protection, and Responsible AI policies
- Supports system accreditation, documentation, testing, and evaluation activities
- Collaborates with Government and contractor teams across development, integration, and readiness environments
- Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels
Skills
- Active Secret clearance or above required. Active TS/SCI highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field required
- A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
- 5 years of experience in the functional area
- 3 years of demonstrated experience designing, developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- 3 years of experience with programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development, such as Python, and supporting languages (e.g., SQL, Java, C++)
- 3 years demonstrated experience of machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation techniques, and feature engineering
- Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements
- 3 years of experience testing web-based applications
- 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects
- Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations
- 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab
- Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities
- Experience using Agile Test-Driven Development
- Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments
- 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development
- Experience supporting RMF accreditation and security assessment activities
- Experience with model monitoring, explainability, and Responsible AI practices
- Experience integrating AI/ML services into operational dashboards or decision support platforms
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- A retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
- Reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment
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