Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. The AI/ML Software Developer will design, develop, and integrate AI/ML models and algorithms to support Government operational systems, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and data protection policies.
Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, trains, evaluates, and integrates AI/ML models and algorithms supporting Government operational systems
- Prepares and structures data for machine learning pipelines, feature engineering, and model lifecycle management
- Implements model monitoring, performance validation, traceability, and reproducibility of AI artifacts
- Integrates AI/ML capabilities into software applications and system architectures using APIs and microservices
- Supports DevSecOps activities including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure deployment
- Ensures solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, data protection, and Responsible AI policies
- Supports system accreditation, documentation, testing, and evaluation activities
- Collaborates with Government and contractor teams across development, integration, and readiness environments
- Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels
Skills
- Active Secret clearance or above required. Active TS/SCI highly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in related field required
- A Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
- 5 years of experience in the functional area
- 3 years of demonstrated experience designing, developing, training, and evaluating machine learning models using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- 3 years of experience with programming languages commonly used in AI/ML development, such as Python, and supporting languages (e.g., SQL, Java, C++)
- 3 years demonstrated experience of machine learning concepts, including supervised and unsupervised learning, model evaluation techniques, and feature engineering
- Demonstrated experience in preparing, conducting, and documenting various systems tests and results to verify system operability and compliance with project standards and requirements
- 3 years of experience testing web-based applications
- 3 years of experience participating in software development programs or projects
- Demonstrated experience with relational databases, RESTful API development and communication, and system integrations
- 5 years of experience with Jenkins and GitLab
- Experience structuring data so it can be integrated into machine learning technologies or AI capabilities
- Experience using Agile Test-Driven Development
- Experience integrating into DoD DevSecOps environments
- 5 years of experience with CI/CD software development
- Experience supporting RMF accreditation and security assessment activities
- Experience with model monitoring, explainability, and Responsible AI practices
- Experience integrating AI/ML services into operational dashboards or decision support platforms
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- A retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Short- and long-term incentives
- Program-specific awards
Company Overview
Maximus helps governments deliver on their mission with modern services that improve outcomes and citizen experiences. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.