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# Technical Lead

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Odenton, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computational Biology, Computer Networks, Databases, Computer Engineering, Decision Support Systems, Elasticsearch, Graph Database, Interoperability, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, JavaScript Libraries, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, OpenAI, Tensorflow, Scientific Computating, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, SQL and Java (SQLJ), Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Explainable AI (XAI), Google Cloud, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, High Performance Computing, Pytorch, LangChain, ReactJS, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Large Language Models, Multi-Agent Systems, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Jupyter, Agentic-AI, AWS ECS, Gitlab, Git, AI Platforms, Pyspark, Scikit Learn, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/rockville/93ec8bec-c8c1-43ff-8a4b-2eafa275ea49

## About the Role

* Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
 * Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible technical leadership supporting large-scale Federal health, biomedical research, or scientific computing programs.
 * Minimum 10 years designing, implementing, and leading enterprise AI and ML solutions within healthcare, biomedical research, life sciences or federal research environments.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting NIH, NCI, or other Federal biomedical research organizations.
 * Extensive expertise in deep learning, machine learning, generative AI, NLP, LLMs, computer vision, predictive analytics, biomedical informatics, and cloud-native AI architectures.
 * Demonstrated experience advising executive Government customers on AI strategy, enterprise architecture, and digital modernization initiatives.
 * Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams consisting of AI engineers, data scientists, software engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity specialists, and biomedical subject matter experts.
 * Experience with HPC, cloud-native AI platforms, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and MLOps.
 * Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Hugging Face, MLflow, Kubeflow, LangChain, vector databases, graph databases, and AI orchestration frameworks.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / ADPII Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Ph.D. in AI, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or related field preferred.
 * Experience supporting NCI organizations including CBIIT, CCR, DCTD, DCP, or related biomedical research programs.
 * Experience with cancer informatics, biomedical imaging, radiomics, genomics, precision oncology, clinical trials, and translational research.
 * Expertise with FHIR, OMOP, FAIR data principles, biomedical ontologies, semantic interoperability, and research data ecosystems., * Strong customer focus and mission orientation.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
 * Commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous process improvement.
 * Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences

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## Description

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DevSecOps
LangChain
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Consulting
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Kubernetes
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TensorFlow
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Market Data
Data Science
Communication
Life Sciences
Deep Learning
Cyber Security
Graph Database
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Responsible AI
Clinical Trials
Microsoft Azure
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Computer Vision
Cloud Computing
Semantic Search
Vector Database
Customer Service
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Machine Learning
Medical Research
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Influencing Skills
Operationalization
Technical Strategy
Customer Engagement
Amazon Web Services
Technology Roadmaps
Applied Mathematics
Multi-Agent Systems
Software Engineering
Software Development
Knowledge Management
Computer Engineering
Lifecycle Management
Technical Leadership
Predictive Analytics
Scientific Computing
Explainable AI (XAI)
Emerging Technologies
Technology Strategies
Computational Biology
Information Technology
Cloud-Native Computing
Operational Efficiency
Biomedical Informatics
Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Architecture
Large Language Modeling
Software Technical Review
Clinical Decision Support
Semantic Interoperability
High Performance Computing
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Hugging Face (NLP Framework)
Artificial Intelligence Risk
Scikit-Learn (Python Package)
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Artificial Intelligence Strategy
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Generative Artificial Intelligence
PyTorch (Machine Learning Library)
MLOps (Machine Learning Operations)
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure, The Leidos Health & Civil Sector is seeking a Technical Lead to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT) Business Information Technology Solutions Development and Integration Services (BITSDIS) 2 program.

** This posting is for future business - not yet awarded **

The Technical Lead will provide strategic technical leadership, scientific consulting, and executive-level advisory support to Government leadership for the development, integration, and operationalization of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and data science capabilities that accelerate cancer research, clinical decision support, and precision medicine.

Serving as the Government's trusted technical advisor, the Technical Lead will collaborate closely with NCI leadership, principal investigators, biomedical researchers, clinicians, informaticians, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative AI-enabled solutions supporting clinical research, scientific data management, and enterprise research platforms.

The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, biomedical informatics, cloud computing, and modern software engineering with exceptional customer engagement and communication skills to guide technology strategy, influence architectural decisions, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and scientifically rigorous AI capabilities aligned with NIH and NCI strategic priorities., * Lead the technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of AI-enabled solutions that support cancer research, precision medicine, clinical research, and enterprise biomedical informatics.

 * Serve as the principal technical advisor to NCI leadership, providing strategic guidance on AI, ML, biomedical informatics, and digital modernization initiatives.
 * Partner with Government stakeholders, scientific leadership, and multidisciplinary Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define technical priorities, evaluate emerging technologies, and deliver innovative, mission-focused solutions.
 * Provide technical leadership across AI model development, deployment, and lifecycle management, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), large language models (LLMs), computer vision, predictive analytics, and multi-agent AI systems.
 * Oversee the design and integration of AI capabilities supporting biomedical imaging, radiomics, genomics, multi-omics analysis, precision oncology, clinical trial optimization, semantic search, knowledge management, and decision support.
 * Guide the development of scalable AI and cloud-based architectures leveraging high-performance computing (HPC), AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and modern MLOps practices.
 * Ensure AI solutions adhere to Responsible AI principles, including model governance, explainability (XAI), bias mitigation, security, privacy, and compliance with NIH policies, Executive Orders, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
 * Lead technical reviews, architecture discussions, executive briefings, and technology roadmaps while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to Government executives, researchers, and business stakeholders.
 * Mentor engineering teams and provide technical oversight to AI engineers, software developers, data scientists, cloud architects, cybersecurity specialists, and biomedical informatics SMEs to ensure successful delivery of high-quality technical solutions.
 * Evaluate and recommend emerging AI technologies and innovative approaches that accelerate scientific discovery, improve operational efficiency, and advance NCI's strategic research mission., Gitlab
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PySpark
Equities
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Governance
Kubernetes
Market Data
AWS Amplify
AWS Bedrock
Data Modeling
Elasticsearch
AWS SageMaker
Version Control
Ancient History
Agile Methodology
Docker (Software)
Workflow Management
Atlassian Confluence
Cloud-Native Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Research And Development
Internet Of Things (IoT)
Java (Programming Language)
Computer Network Operations
Git (Version Control System)
Scrum (Software Development)
Hugging Face (NLP Framework)
React.js (Javascript Library)
Python (Programming Language)
Front End (Software Engineering)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service
Application Programming Interface (API)
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Odenton, MD*On-Site

JIRA
Gitlab
OpenAI
Jupyter
PySpark
Equities
Operations
Management
Governance
Kubernetes
Market Data
AWS Amplify
AWS Bedrock
Data Modeling
Elasticsearch
AWS SageMaker
Version Control
Ancient History
Agile Methodology
Docker (Software)
Workflow Management
Atlassian Confluence
Cloud-Native Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Research And Development
Internet Of Things (IoT)
Java (Programming Language)
Computer Network Operations
Git (Version Control System)
Scrum (Software Development)
Hugging Face (NLP Framework)
React.js (Javascript Library)
Python (Programming Language)
Front End (Software Engineering)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service
Application Programming Interface (API)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance)
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Agentic AI
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Microsoft Azure
Law Enforcement
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Cyber Operations
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Workflow Management
Amazon Web Services
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GIAC Certifications
SQL And Java (SQLJ)
Software Development
Operational Planning
Intelligence Gathering
Artificial Intelligence
Certified Ethical Hacker
Computer Network Defense
IAT Level II Certification
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
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GIAC Certified Incident Handler
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