{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2bb7d72a9f4443d645e2b274","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bb7d72a9f4443d645e2b274","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2bb7d72a9f4443d645e2b274","title":"AI Software Developer (Mid-level) - TS/SCI with Polygraph","description":"Clearance Level\nTop Secret/SCI\nCategory\nData Science and Data Engineering\nLocation\nChantilly, Virginia\n(Onsite Workplace)\n\nKey Skills For Success\n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\n\nLarge Language Models (LLMs)\n\nMachine Learning (ML)\n\nREQ#: RQ225687\nPublic Trust: None\nRequisition Type: Pipeline\nYour Impact\n\nOwn your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.\n\nJob Description\n\nWe are seeking a mid-level AI Software Developer to build and integrate AI-enabled features into mission applications operating on classified networks. Working under the direction of the Senior AI Engineer, you will implement machine learning and large language model capabilities within established architectural patterns and governance guardrails, alongside strong general software engineering work. This role emphasizes practical, production-quality delivery in an environment where AI systems must run locally — without external API access — and where security, auditability, and data handling discipline are part of everyday engineering.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop and maintain software applications incorporating AI/ML capabilities within air-gapped and accredited government cloud environments\nImplement LLM-backed features (retrieval-augmented generation, embeddings, summarization, classification) using locally hosted models and program-approved patterns\nBuild and maintain data pipelines supporting AI-driven features, with correct classification handling and data hygiene\nIntegrate AI capabilities with existing program systems and workflows via REST APIs and structured data formats\nWrite clean, testable, well-documented code; participate in code reviews and follow team engineering standards\nImplement required logging, audit, and evaluation instrumentation per the program's AI rules of engagement\nSupport deployment, monitoring, and iterative improvement of AI-enabled systems, including model updates transferred into the environment\nCollaborate with program staff and stakeholders to refine requirements into working software\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nActive TS/SCI (poly required or in process)\n3+ years of professional software development experience (or 5+ without a degree)\nStrong Python proficiency and working knowledge of at least one additional language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or similar)\nHands-on experience with AI/ML concepts in real projects: model inference, embeddings, vector search, or prompt engineering\nExperience with REST APIs, JSON, SQL, and version control (Git)\nComfort working in restricted or disconnected development environments, or demonstrated ability to adapt to them\nStrong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work on-site in a SCIF full time\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience running or integrating locally hosted LLMs (Llama, Mistral, Hugging Face transformers, vLLM, Ollama, or similar) rather than solely commercial APIs\nFamiliarity with PyTorch or similar ML frameworks\nExperience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines, especially in offline or artifact-mirrored setups\nExposure to government cloud (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud) or IC/DoD program environments\nUnderstanding of data security, classification handling, and responsible AI practices\nPrior NRO or IC program experience\n\nGDIT IS YOUR PLACE\nAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.\n\nGrowth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities\n\nSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals\n\nRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off\n\nCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace\n\nOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY\nExplore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.\n\nWork Requirements\nYears of Experience\n\n8 + years of related experience\n\n* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree\n\nCertification\n\nTravel Required\n\nNone\n\nCitizenship\n\nU.S. Citizenship Required\n\nSalary and Benefit Information\n\nThe likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $189,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.\n\nOur Identity Verification Process\n\nAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.\n\nAbout Our Work\n\nWe are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. 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