Company Overview:
Macalogic is a company with broad competencies based on over a decade of experience working in the federal arena. We are a Woman-Owned SBA-certified Small Business and an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). We provide business consulting services to government clients in five primary areas: software development and IT-related consulting; cybersecurity, program support; federal enterprise architecture; and compliance. In the commercial, Business-to-Business (B2B) arena, we provide management support services, including hardware, software, and network installation, troubleshooting, and management.
Our core values of "Building Trust", "Showing Up", "Owning It", "Getting Better", and "Serving Others" are central to everything we do at Macalogic. We offer a generous benefits package and compensation commensurate with your experience and skill set.
General Description
This position provides senior artificial intelligence software development support to the Department of Commerce (DOC), International Trade Administration (ITA). The successful candidate will develop, operate, repair, and maintain systems, applications, and IT environments in support of AI applications and/or system components. This includes supporting/performing requirements analysis, planning, design, deployment, and ongoing operations management and technical support, all while employing SAFe agile practices.
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing algorithms and building predictive models from the ground up, using machine learning and deep learning frameworks. This includes but is not limited to scaling prototypes into Machine Learning (ML) models, preprocessing data, automating and orchestrating ML pipelines, managing new and existing data and models, ensuring the quality and accuracy of data fed into models, serving and scaling models, and deploying and monitoring the ML solutions. Other specifics include:
- Designing and developing AI models, algorithms, and applications to solve specific problems
- Collaborating to preprocess and analyze large datasets
- Implementing machine learning and deep learning algorithms and frameworks
- Fine-tuning AI models for improved performance and accuracy
- Documenting code, algorithms, and processes for future references
- Integrating AI models into production systems
Specialized Knowledge
The successful candidate will have knowledge in the following areas:
- Knowledge and expertise with languages like Python.
- Create software code and automated test and build scripts to ensure adherence to established configuration and change management principles.
- Experience with developing and executing test plans, test scripts, and test tools to minimize defects
- Knowledge of how to diagnose problems, think critically, organize information, and develop optimal solutions for complex issues.
Education
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related fields of study.
Professional Certifications
None required, but Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate or similar certification is preferred.
Clearance Required
Must have completed or be able to complete a Tier 1 National Agency Check and be successfully adjudicated to occupy a Public Trust position.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience developing and maintaining AI solutions.
U.S. Citizen or Similar
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Other Characteristics (e.g., Personal or Language)
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Must be able to work in a team environment with members that include personnel from other companies, Government program management and administrative personnel, and technical staff members. Must be able to perform with minimal management oversight and have strong time management skills.
Working conditions, including location
Remote work environment.
Client duty hours are Monday through Friday.
Salary
$110 to $ 120k annually
