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# Lead AI and Data Science Engineer Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Deloitte T.T.L.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Systems, Digital Assets, Machine Learning, Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Unstructured Data, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.columbusjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3426262907&tx=KR4141FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills
 * Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
 * Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
 * Ability to lead projects or workstreams
 * Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
 * Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
 * Ability to meet deadlines
 * Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others, * Bachelor's degree
 * Active Secret Security Clearance
 * 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data management, artificial intelligence, or machine learning implementation
 * 3+ years of experience designing and integrating data pipelines, data platforms, or application interfaces
 * 2+ years of experience supporting cloud-based or hybrid data and AI environments
 * Ability to travel 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
 * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future., * 2+ years of experience supporting government technology programs
 * 2+ years of experience with structured and unstructured data processing
 * 2+ years of experience with model deployment, monitoring, or sustainment
 * Experience with data quality, metadata management, or data governance implementation
 * Experience with containerized deployment or orchestration technologies
 * Experience supporting secure solution delivery in regulated environments

## Description

As a Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II on the AI & Data team, you will be responsible for:

 * Designing and implementing AI/ML and data engineering solutions that support mission and business objectives
 * Integrating data pipelines, platforms, and interfaces across cloud and on-premises environments
 * Establishing data management, data quality, and governance processes to improve reliability and usability of data assets
 * Supporting deployment, testing, sustainment, and performance optimization of AI/ML models and data solutions
 * Collaborating with technical and functional stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable system designs