AI/ML Data Specialist

Position Summary

We're looking for an AI/ML Data Specialist to design and deploy AI capabilities - including document ingestion, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and secure knowledge-base services - that improve a federal client's ability to discover, access, and analyze internal information, with guardrails for accuracy, reliability, and human oversight. Job location is the Washington, DC Metro Area. Hybrid or Remote options can be considered. Position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Build automated document ingestion and indexing pipelines for unstructured content


• Develop RAG capabilities for internal information retrieval, combining relevant-document retrieval with LLM-generated, citation-backed answers grounded strictly in internal content


• Deploy secure AI-driven knowledge-base and query services appropriate for internal use


• Define and implement evaluation metrics for accuracy, reliability, bias, and error rate


• Establish AI guardrails, including monitoring, usage boundaries, and human oversight


• Produce comprehensive documentation for models, data flows, interfaces, and evaluation results


• Meet defined performance standards for accuracy, retrieval precision, and citation coverage

Required Qualifications

• Experience building RAG or retrieval-based AI systems, including document ingestion, embedding, and indexing pipelines


• Experience with LLM integration, prompt design, and evaluation of model accuracy, reliability, and bias


• Familiarity with AWS-native AI/ML services and secure deployment of AI applications in a government environment


• Understanding of AI governance and compliance requirements, including guardrails and human-oversight design


• Strong documentation skills for model behavior, limitations, and user expectations

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty


• AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Additional Requirements

Must be able to pass a federal background investigation prior to starting work and maintain eligibility throughout the engagement.

Salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $170,000.00

Work Authorization: At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas or other employment-based visa petitions for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team supporting high-impact federal programs that incorporate innovative technology solutions. You'll have the opportunity to lead complex modernization initiatives, work alongside talented technical professionals, and help shape the future of government IT and data management.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.