Overview
Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
Position Summary
Credence has an immediate need for a Senior AI Technical Lead to join our growing AI and Automation practice. Ideally we are looking for individuals with experience working with the Department of Defense and/or the US Military branches.
In this role, you will design and lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that drive real-world impact across federal programs. You will guide cross-functional teams, shape technical strategy, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in AI/ML development, cloud platforms, and enterprise-scale systems design.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and ML models and systems
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple federal missions
- Oversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity) to integrate AI into production environments
- Provide technical mentorship and conduct code/design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers
- Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation
- Ensure all solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards
Requirements
- Master’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field
- Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development
- Minimum of 5+ years working with Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Military branches.
- Demonstrated experience leading AI/ML initiatives or technical teams
- Strong understanding of agentic AI including Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, and other modern frameworks.
- Proficiency in Python and Typescript for application development and advanced scripting,
- Experience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
- Familiarity withCI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, Jira)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong understanding of the federal government, data engineering and data modeling concepts
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust Architecture, RMF and FedRAMP compliance
- Prior experience with federal or public sector digital modernization projects
- Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks
Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!
Location: Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, Fairborn in Ohio, Robins in Georgia and Rome in New York United States
Base salary: $160,000–$210,000. Final compensation is flexible and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, technical depth, and clearance level.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
Top Skills
What We Do
Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.
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