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Senior AI/ML Engineer Lead

Caci1d ago
United StatesOnsite$131.8K–$290KFull-timeSenior Level15+ yrs exp

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Job Title: Senior AI/ML Engineer Lead Job Category: Engineering Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: None * * * The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineering Lead to guide enterprise-scale artificial intelligence, machine learning, and mission application delivery for Intelligence Community customers.

This role is designed for a cleared technology leader who can manage complex classified programs, guide AI/ML-enabled capability development from concept through production, and serve as a trusted senior interface to federal mission owners, prime contractors, and cross-functional delivery teams.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in IC program execution, responsible AI governance, Agile delivery, RMF/ATO compliance, vendor management, capture support, and executive communications. The role sits at the intersection of program management, enterprise technology delivery, and mission-focused AI adoption

Responsibilities

  • Program execution across cost, schedule, technical performance, staffing, contract deliverables, customer satisfaction
  • mission value Integration of AI/ML, cloud, enterprise application
  • data-driven capabilities into secure IC mission workflows Governance and compliance oversight for responsible AI, information assurance, RMF, ATO/IATT
  • classified deployment constraints Operational coordination across subcontractors, SETA partners, vendors, product owners, engineering leads
  • federal stakeholders Preparation of project plans, staffing plans, weekly/monthly status reports, milestone baselines, ROMs, LOEs, executive briefings
  • performance dashboards Risk, issue, dependency
  • opportunity management across multiple customer-facing workstreams.
  • Support to capture, proposal development, solution shaping, staffing strategy
  • customer growth Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance 15+ years of progressive technology delivery, software development, architecture
  • program management experience supporting federal, defense
  • intelligence customers 8+ years leading Agile software, application development, AI/ML, cloud
  • enterprise technology teams in classified or highly regulated environments Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams including engineers, architects, analysts, ISSOs, QA, system administrators, DBAs
  • vendor/subcontractor partners Experience translating complex technical concepts into executive-ready communications, decision briefs, business cases, ROMs, LOEs
  • customer-facing dashboards Hands-on familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery, Jira, sprint planning, backlog management, project reporting
  • performance metrics Experience with RMF, Xacta, ATO/IATT, information assurance
  • secure technology deployment practices PMP certification or equivalent senior program leadership experience Ability to operate as a senior customer-facing leader in a fast-paced, classified mission environment Desired: CI Polygraph strongly preferred for IC customer access Prior leadership experience supporting NGA, DIA, NRO, Project Maven, geospatial intelligence, HUMINT, computer vision
  • related IC mission domains Experience establishing AI governance, responsible AI controls, AI ethics frameworks, model lifecycle oversight
  • ML Ops practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure in classified, secure
  • multi-fabric environments.
  • Experience supporting business development, capture, proposal development, technical volumes, staffing solutions
  • partner strategy Certified Scrum Master, AI/ML, cloud
  • responsible AI certifications such as AWS AI Practitioner, PMI CPMAI
  • equivalent Prior hands-on background in application development, .NET/C#, SQL Server, Oracle, enterprise architecture
  • full SDLC documentation - What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.
  • At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do.
  • As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
  • An environment of trust.
  • CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day.
  • You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
  • A focus on continuous growth.
  • Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
  • Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.
  • Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
  • We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
  • Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
  • At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
  • The proposed salary range for this position is: $131,800 - $290,000 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran
  • any other protected characteristic.

Required skills

AIMLAgilecloudAWSAzureprogram managementsoftware developmentarchitectureinformation assuranceRMFATOScrumJiraSQL Server
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