The Role
The AI/ML Engineer will develop and integrate AI/ML solutions for autonomous warfare, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and collaborating on large language model projects.
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About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.
About the Role
Redhorse transforms how the government uses data and technology. We are seeking a dedicated Senior Project Manager to join our team and contribute to the forefront of AI, deep learning, and autonomous capabilities within the Department of War (DoW). Working closely with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), you will design, build, and integrate AI/ML solutions focused on autonomous warfare, making a significant impact on national security.
Key responsibilities
- Autonomous Warfare: Support the implementation of CDAO's Enterprise capabilities for autonomous systems development to include the development and integration of AI/ML solutions with existing government IT infrastructure and systems, focusing on improving autonomous warfare capabilities.
- System Design & Prototyping: Independently translate concepts into preliminary/detailed designs and working prototypes. Oversee modeling and simulation (M&S) contract and project execution to augment lean team capacity while managing design risks and configuration.
- Lifecycle Management & Communications: Independently manage all project lifecycle stages (requirements gathering, schedules, execution). Effectively communicate and distill complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Planning & IT Oversight: Direct long-range project planning and cross-functional IT operations. Oversee major program architectures (network, database, systems) and advise senior leaders on strategic milestones and industry solutions.
- Data Security and Management: Oversee data processing systems from inception to conclusion. Serve as a technical liaison to analyze user needs, convert functional requirements into technical specifications, maintain detailed documentation and metrics, understand data management and security policies, and communicate and distill complex concepts for government stakeholders.
- Acquisitions & Contract Support: Provide technical support for CDAO acquisitions (market research, statements of work, contract administration, etc). Navigate DoW acquisition and budget execution cycles to drive projects forward and manage contract close-outs.
- AI/ML Development: Develop and maintain scalable and robust AI/ML systems compliant with government cybersecurity policies. Stay current with the latest AI/ML research and technologies, assessing their potential application in government projects.
- Collaboration: Contribute to cross-functional team efforts on CDAO’s large language model task force. Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality product delivery. Communicate complex AI/ML concepts and results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Standards Compliance: Develop and maintain scalable and robust AI/ML systems compliant with government cybersecurity policies. Apply National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for DoW information assurance, including NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53.
- Cybersecurity (RMF) & Compliance: Apply DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST standards to identify, implement, and manage cybersecurity controls, proactively escalating implementation risks to government leads.
Required experience/clearance
- US citizenship with an active Department of War (DoW) Top Secret (TS) security clearance and current access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) (TS/SCI) is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years of related experience, or a combination of advanced degree/experience.
- Experience in system development/configuration, integration, and support efforts. Knowledge and execution with DoW systems is highly desired.
Desired experience
- Experience in autonomous warfare development.
- Extensive knowledge of Cloud architecture, application, and integration (e.g., DataBricks, AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven experience with software development (in languages such as Python) and/or development of artificial intelligence/machine learning software.
- Experience with large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP).
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Accommodations:
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Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- 8 years of related experience or a combination of advanced degree/experience
- Active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance
- Experience with system development/configuration, integration, and support
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The Company
What We Do
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Redhorse combines top-tier consulting experience with a passion for problem-solving to help clients address mission-critical government problems. We roll up our sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to understand their issues and find solutions, using digital transformation and artificial intelligence, partnered with our domain expertise in National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment.
