Border Security AI/ML Engineer
Guidehouse
Job Family : Data Science Consulting
Travel Required :
Clearance Required :
What You Will Do :
The Border Security AI/ML Engineer will join a dynamic team supporting U.S Federal border security customers. In this role, the candidate will collaborate with border security and law enforcement clients to design develop and deploy AI and ML applications to support mission outcomes.
Develop optimized ML tool sets and applications aligned to customer use cases
Develop and maintain data governance documentation, tools, and templates.
Coordinate with non-technical users to gather requirements.
Support key mission clients within the Washington DC Metro region at client sites.
We are actively hiring for this role at multiple levels (Associate, Senior, and Lead) to support ongoing and upcoming federal client work across CBP. Candidates will be considered and leveled based on experience, technical capabilities, and overall alignment to project needs.
What You Will Need :An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED CBP PUBLIC TRUST OR an ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
Bachelors Degree.
Experience designing and implementing machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence solutions
Experience deploying Machine Learning solutions within cloud environments including AWS and/or Google
Experience configuring AI applications for law enforcement use cases
What Would Be Nice To Have :
Experience working with COTS data tools such as DataRobot
Proficiency working with CSP platforms and tools such as AWS Sagemaker and Rekognition, Google Cloud Platform and Google AI tools
Experience developing bespoke analytical tools for law enforcement analysis
Direct Experience supporting the National Targeting Center or similar National Security analysis fusion centers
What We Offer :
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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