AI Engineer
Location
US-VA-McLean
ID
2025-7725
Category
Information Technology
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Clearance Level
TS/SCI CI Poly
Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we're consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation's most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients' missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
Description
Markon is seeking a highly experienced and innovative AI Engineer to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community (IC). The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in artificial intelligence, data science, or software engineering, and will be adept at applying advanced analytical techniques and agentic data discovery methodologies. This role is focused on enhancing data exploitation capabilities and reducing dependency on manual data processing to support national security objectives.
Responsibilities
Leverage advanced analytical techniques and agentic data discovery methodologies to analyze complex, disparate data sources across the Intelligence Community and other government entities.
Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions to facilitate data aggregation and uncover emerging national security threats.
Enhance the program's capacity to process and exploit large-scale datasets, identifying critical correlations and threat vectors.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand mission requirements and deliver AI-driven solutions that align with program goals.
Remain current with cutting-edge AI/ML technologies, frameworks, and best practices to drive continuous innovation.
Mentor and support non-technical team members in understanding AI/ML methodologies and implementation strategies.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for AI/ML models, algorithms, and operational workflows.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a closely related field (Master's degree preferred).
At least 8 years of professional experience in AI, data science, or software engineering.
Deep expertise in advanced analytical techniques and agentic data discovery methodologies.
Demonstrated experience integrating data from multiple agencies, sectors, or disparate data sources.
Strong understanding of AI/ML tools, models, and algorithms.
Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent AI/ML technologies.
Familiarity with data platforms including Hadoop, Spark, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in high-tempo, dynamic environments.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present findings and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Prior experience supporting the Intelligence Community or similar government entities.
Preferred Qualifications:
In-depth knowledge of national security threats and data exploitation strategies.
Experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
Salary Range
USD $180,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.