Senior Principal Data Scientist - AI Lead - Government Sector

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The Senior Principal Data Scientist - AI Lead will be the point of contact for Public Sector / Government stakeholders and will be responsible for end-to-end AI solution delivery.

This role will partner with U.S. government agencies on programs that depend on trusted entity data, validation, and risk insight.

Skills Needed:

• Data expertise: Strong skills in data analysis, manipulation, and processing for training and evaluating AI models.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformations: In IT Operations for global
• 10+ years of professional Data science / ML/AI development experience with a preference working with Government / public sector clients
• Deep understanding of AI/ML Technologies: Solid grasp of machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and hands‑on experience on AI automation.
• Leadership and team management: Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, foster innovation, and manage the full software development lifecycle.
• Strong programming skills: Expertise in languages like Python, Java, or Go, essential for developing and deploying AI solutions.
• Cloud platform knowledge: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying and scaling AI applications.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Capability to identify opportunities, define technical roadmaps, and align AI solutions with business objectives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration: The ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and foster cross-functional teamwork.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking: Exceptional analytical skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and optimize system performance.
• Adaptability and continuous learning: Commitment to staying updated with the rapidly evolving AI landscape and embracing new technologies.
• Ethical considerations and bias mitigation: Understanding and addressing the ethical implications of AI, ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability.
• Significant experience in IT and solution architecture roles: with a focus on automation, infrastructure, or cloud.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing AI/ML solutions: Especially in IT operations, infrastructure management, or business process automation.

Education Needed:

• Bachelors Degree - Required
• Master and/or PhD Degree - Highly Preferred

Benefits We Offer

• Generous paid time off in your first year, increasing with tenure.
• Up to 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Paid sick time to care for yourself or family members.
• Education assistance and extensive training resources.
• Do Good Program: Paid volunteer days and donation matching.
• Competitive 401k with company matching.
• Health & wellness benefits, including discounted Wellhub membership rates.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for you, spouse/partner & dependents.

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