Data Scientist

• Design, build, and implement Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve complex problems in government settings, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders, to understand requirements and develop tailored LLM solutions.
• Perform data preprocessing, cleaning, and transformation to support LLM training, ensuring data quality and relevance to specific government applications.
• Conduct model fine-tuning, optimization, and validation to ensure high performance, accuracy, and efficiency in real-world scenarios.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing technologies, incorporating them into current projects where applicable.
• Present findings, model performance, and actionable insights to technical and non-technical government stakeholders.
• Support the deployment and monitoring of LLMs in production environments, troubleshooting and iterating models as necessary.
• Mentor junior data scientists and provide guidance on best practices in machine learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related field. PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist, with specific expertise in training and deploying Large Language Models (LLMs)., * Active Security Clearance TS/SCI w Poly
• Experience working with government agencies or within the public sector, understanding unique challenges and compliance requirements (e.g., data security, privacy, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) with demonstrated experience in developing LLMs.
• Strong knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including transformer architectures such as GPT, BERT, or similar.
• Experience in handling large datasets and optimizing models for performance and scalability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate mission requirements into AI-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Experience working on government projects related to national security, defense, or intelligence.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and tools for scaling machine learning models in production environments.
• Knowledge of AI ethics, responsible AI practices, and explainable AI methodologies.
• Current or previous Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Routine video conference and/or in-person meetings.
• Ability to attend planned meetings within the Washington Metro Area region.