AI/ML Software Developer

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS195, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Designs, develops, trains, evaluates, and integrates AI/ML models and algorithms supporting Government operational systems

- Prepares and structures data for machine learning pipelines, feature engineering, and model lifecycle management

- Implements model monitoring, performance validation, traceability, and reproducibility of AI artifacts

- Integrates AI/ML capabilities into software applications and system architectures using APIs and microservices

- Supports DevSecOps activities including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure deployment

- Ensures solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, data protection, and Responsible AI policies

- Supports system accreditation, documentation, testing, and evaluation activities

- Collaborates with Government and contractor teams across development, integration, and readiness environments

- Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active TS/SCI clearance required

- Bachelor's degree in related field required
- A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
- Must be able to report on-site in Ft Meade, MD up to five days per week based on customer requirements

- 5 years of experience in the functional area

- 3 years of demonstrated experience designing, developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).

- 3 years of experience with programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development, such as Python, and supporting languages (e.g., SQL, Java, C++).

- 3 years demonstrated experience of machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation techniques, and feature engineering.

- Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements.

- 3 years of experience testing web-based applications.

- 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects.

- Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations.

- 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab.

- Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience using Agile Test-Driven Development

- Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments

- 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development

- Experience supporting RMF accreditation and security assessment activities

- Experience with model monitoring, explainability, and Responsible AI practices

- Experience integrating AI/ML services into operational dashboards or ...