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# Machine Learning Engineer

- **Company:** Applied Information Sciences, Inc.
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $166,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Big Data, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Information Sciences, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Apache Spark, SC Clearance, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us73228697d6db8c3502416a30d82358c4/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or closely related degree).
At least 3 years of experience in Software Development, Machine Learning, and/or AI Engineering.
Must have hands-on experience with Python, Python DS Tech Stack (tensorflow, scikit-learn, pandas, etc.), Kubernetes, Postgres, and Docker.
Must have a strong Python background.
Must have a proven track record of building data pipelines, managing the full data lifecycle, and developing and deploying software into production in government environments.
Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
Nice to Have Skills
A certification in Data Science, AI, or another related certification is preferred, but not required. At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $110,000-$166,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

## Description

This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded. At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Data Analytics Engineer.
Core Knowledge & Skills: Optimizes complex SQL; applies advanced data modeling; leads robust ETL/ELT; uses big data technologies (e.g., Spark); enforces governance; implements ML/predictive solutions; manages scalable pipelines.
Work & Complexity: Solves high-complexity integration and performance challenges; runs multiple projects; delivers custom analytics solutions and automation for scale.
Quality & Independence: Sets benchmarks for data quality; drives continuous improvement; makes significant technical decisions with minimal oversight.
Teamwork & Communication: Leads cross-functional work; mentors engineers; communicates complex insights to senior leaders; integrates multi-stakeholder feedback.
Consulting & Engagement: Provides strategic consultation, leads client interactions, and advances consulting best practices. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Machine Learning Engineer.


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