AI/ML Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Seize the opportunity to transform data into quantifiable results for our customers’ most intricate challenges.

• Architect, develop, integrate, and operationalize AI/ML capabilities that enhance decision support and operational readiness across various environments.

• Design, develop, and deploy AI models, algorithms, and systems to boost productivity, decision-making, and automation within the organization.

• Act as the technical lead for AI/ML strategy, architecture, and implementation throughout the program.

• Create and implement scalable AI/ML models to support the CMS mission.

• Spearhead the development of predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and intelligent decision-support systems.

• Incorporate AI solutions into secure enterprise and tactical environments.

• Ensure adherence to CMS cybersecurity and data governance standards.

• Oversee data engineering pipelines and manage the model lifecycle (MLOps).

• Establish and uphold model validation, explainability, and bias mitigation practices.

• Advise program leadership and stakeholders on new AI technologies and their mission applications.

• Facilitate the transition of experimental or prototype AI capabilities into operational production systems.

• Embed security, ethical, and data governance requirements directly into AI development workflows.

• Manage AI security risk by evaluating threats and generating necessary ATO, configuration management, and incident response documentation.

• Collaborate with ISSOs, business owners, and other stakeholders to implement secure AI solutions while participating in audits, interviews, and governance reviews.

• Engage in security governance processes to ensure ongoing compliance with CMS cybersecurity and operational standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred).

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in AI/ML, data science, software engineering, or related advanced analytics disciplines, including hands-on experience with contemporary AI technologies.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions in production settings.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or Java.

• In-depth knowledge of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.

• Experience in integrating AI/ML capabilities into secure enterprise environments.

• Candidate must be eligible to obtain Public Trust clearance.

• Candidate must have resided in the United States for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401K with company match.

• Competitive salary and paid time off.

• Flexible work weeks where possible.

• Various paid time off plans including vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

• 15 days of paid leave annually.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid Family Leave program providing up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period.

• Short and long-term disability benefits.

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.