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# Senior AI/ML Engineer & Data Scientist

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083067/senior-aiml-engineer-data-scientist

## About the Role

* An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULLSCOPE (FS) polygraph.
 * Minimum TEN (10) years of experience in directly relevant disciplines and fields, preferably in a national security setting
 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or discipline
 * Ability to operate autonomously, with minimal oversight, while sustaining progress toward objectives
 * Demonstrated experience with AI/ML engineering and data science

What Would Be Nice To Have :

 * Master's degree in a relevant field or discipline
 * Doctorate in a relevant field or discipline
 * PMP certification
 * Relevant professional certifications within fields like data science
 * Technical publications further demonstrating technical prowess

## Description

* Serve as senior AI/ML engineer and leverage experience in fields like data science, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence to apply expertise to new mission challenges
 * Work as a part of an embedded team of experts to identify novel applications for cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies within the context of a national security program
 * Work across organizational boundaries to build coalitions, cultivate mission partnerships, and generate progress against stated program objectives
 * Continuously develop, refine, and utilize new technical skills and expertise with new technological developments and nascent capabilities
 * Mobilize and wield full combination of skillsets, background experience, and technical know-how to serve mission requirements and achieve program success


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