What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
• Build and maintain scalable AI platforms and data pipelines
• Perform data acquisition, preprocessing, and feature engineering
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and business stakeholders
• Optimize and monitor model performance in production environments
• Support MLOps processes including model deployment, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Work with large datasets using big data technologies
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
• Strong programming skills in Python (required); experience with R, Java, or C is a plus
• Deep understanding of machine learning concepts (supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning)
• Experience with neural networks including CNNs and RNNs
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, and scikit-learn
• Strong data analysis skills including data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature engineering
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with big data tools such as Apache Spark and OpenSearch
• Solid foundation in mathematics and statistics (linear algebra, calculus, probability)
• Must be willing to work onsite 4–5 days per week in Herndon, VA
• Must be open to converting to a full-time employee in November 2026
Top Skills
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.
