Senior Data / AI Engineer

Omni Federal
Gainesville, VA, United States
21 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cyber Security Information Engineering Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Systems Data Visualization Python (Programming Language)
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Machine Learning Meta-Data Management Natural Language Processing Pattern Recognition Rapid Prototyping Process Software Engineering SQL Databases MagicDraw Data Ingestion Large Language Models Generative AI Information Technology Data Management Data Pipelines

Job description

OMNI is looking for a Data / AI Engineer to design, build, and maintain multimodal data ingestion, tagging, correlation, and AI/ML-enabled analysis capabilities supporting the Army’s modernization effort.

What You’ll Do: Maintain and utilize an Active DoD Secret Clearance while supporting secure Government environments.

Design, build, and maintain multimodal data ingestion pipelines supporting structured and unstructured Government data sources.

Develop data pipelines capable of processing text, imagery, audio, transcripts, and field observations.

Develop and implement automated tagging, metadata management, and data correlation capabilities.

Apply machine learning and NLP techniques to support classification, trend detection, pattern identification, and transcription optimization.

Develop and tune AI/ML-enabled capabilities that support analysis and decision-making.

Support integration between Project Polaris and the Digital Roadmap Tool (DRT).

Contribute to the iterative Agile development and delivery of the prototype/MVP capability.

Collaborate with the Solutions Architect, Product Owner, and Cybersecurity/RMF Specialist to align technical solutions with mission and security requirements.

Develop and maintain technical documentation and contribute to Software Design Documentation (CDRL A005).

Leverage Python and SQL to develop ETL processes, automate workflows, and support end-to-end data engineering activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus 5+ years of hands-on data engineering and/or AI/ML development experience.

Active DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Proficiency in Python and SQL for data pipeline development, ETL, and workflow automation.

Experience building and maintaining multimodal data ingestion pipelines, including text, imagery, audio, and transcripts.

Hands-on experience applying machine learning / NLP techniques for classification, trend or pattern detection, or transcription.

Familiarity with metadata management, automated tagging, and data correlation techniques.

Experience working within Agile/Scrum software development teams.

Strong technical writing skills to support CDRL and design documentation.

Nice to Have: Experience with DoD/Army data systems or program/acquisition data platforms, such as Vantage or the Digital Roadmap Tool.

Experience with LLM-based search and retrieval, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or other generative AI implementations.

Familiarity with Government cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.

Experience with Teamwork Cloud / Cameo MagicDraw or systems engineering model data.

Working knowledge of RMF and ATO processes, including handling classified or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Prior experience supporting SBIR-derived or rapid prototype-to-production efforts.

Familiarity with data visualization techniques supporting decision-support dashboards.

About the company

Omni Federal, a Washington, DC-based software solutions provider founded in 2017, specializes in delivering mission-critical and enterprise solutions to the federal government. Originating from the Department of Defense’s software factory ecosystem, Omni focuses on Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation. The company leverages commercial technology to enhance the capabilities of the DoD, IC, and their end-users, with innovation driven by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers. Omni has a presence in Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX and St. Louis, MO. Why Omni? Environment of Autonomy

Innovative Commercial Approach

People over process

Our Customer? The ACPE GROUND capability supports Army Data Analytics by enabling the digitization, ingestion, integration, and analysis of mission, program, and strategy data. The effort includes the integration of Project Polaris and the Digital Roadmap Tool (DRT), while leveraging multimodal data and AI/ML capabilities to support trend detection, pattern identification, transcription, and decision-support analysis., Omni Federal, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a highly specialized software solutions provider with a robust presence in key locations across the United States, including Boston, MA, Colorado Springs, CO, San Antonio, TX, and St. Louis, MO. Born out of the Department of Defense’s software factory ecosystem, Omni has rapidly distinguished itself by delivering both mission-critical and enterprise solutions that enhance the technological capabilities of the federal government. With a focus on areas such as Command and Control, Cybersecurity, Space, Geospatial, and Modeling & Simulation, Omni leverages cutting-edge commercial technology tailored to government objectives, improving mission performance and delivering transformative outcomes for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and their end-users. The company’s innovative approach is backed by its Omni Labs and SBIR Innovation centers, where they develop advanced platforms and tools in data mesh, secure connectivity, and intelligent automation.

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