AI Prompt Engineer (IRS MBI Cleared)

Job Title: AI Prompt Engineer
Location: Greenbelt, Maryland
Type: 6 months Contract To Hire
Work Model: 100% Remote (EST hours)
Security Clearance: Must have an active IRS MBI Clearance

Overview
System One is recruiting for an AI Prompt Engineer to support the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) EDOS program. The overall mission of this program is to modernize the IRS legacy Tax processing systems and is critical to the overall modernization of the IRS to improve taxpayer experience, increase voluntary compliance, and reduce the IRS’s reliance on costly and unsustainable legacy technology. We are seeking an experienced AI Prompting Delivery Lead to drive our artificial intelligence initiatives, focusing on prompt engineering and strategic AI application development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the development and optimization of prompt engineering strategies
• Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks
• Develop AI applications using Python and cloud services
• Manage AI project delivery and support technical implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of overall experience
• US Citizenship required
• Must possess an active IRS MBI Clearance and have current GFE
• Hands on experience with Azure OpenAI and AWS cloud services
• Proficient in Python AI application development
• Deep understanding of RAG frameworks and prompt engineering techniques
• Strong project management and delivery leadership skills
• Experience supporting complex AI/ML initiatives
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Machine learning model optimization
• Advanced prompt engineering techniques
• Cloud infrastructure management
• Agile project delivery methodologies

Desired Skills

• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• AWS GovCloud experience
• Strong Python development skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.