About the role

What will you do at Analytica?

Analytica is seeking a highly skilled Senior MLOps Engineer to lead the design,

development, and deployment of machine learning operations infrastructure for

defense applications. This role requires expertise in systems integration, ML

pipeline development, and responsible AI practices within government

environments. The position focuses on building scalable data and AI capabilities

that support DoD mission-critical operations while ensuring compliance with

responsible AI principles.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of AI and machine

learning capabilities within the Department of Defense while ensuring

responsible, ethical, and effective deployment of advanced technologies in

support of national security missions.

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing 250

businesses in the US for 3 years. We work with U.S. government clients in

health, civilian, and national security missions to build better technology

products that impact our day-to-day lives. The company offers competitive

compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer-paid health care, training

and development funds, and 401k match.

Responsibilities

Systems Integration & Command-and-Control Development:
* Serve as subject matter expert for systems integration supporting the design,
development, and deployment of command-and-control products
* Lead networking and integration efforts for AI/ML systems deployed in
operational and exercise environments
* Design and implement robust MLOps pipelines that support real-time
decision-making capabilities for defense applications
* Collaborate with testing teams to ensure ML systems perform effectively
during military exercises and operational scenarios
Enterprise Data & ML Pipeline Architecture:
* Provide senior technical expertise in modeling, designing, and delivering
advanced data tools and ML platforms for DoD-wide adoption
* Build and maintain scalable infrastructure to handle massive-scale video,
image, structured and unstructured text data processing
* Develop automated data ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering
pipelines that support diverse data types and formats
* Work with engineers, commercial vendors, government agencies, and academic
partners to identify and implement cutting-edge ML capabilities
Advanced Technology Pipeline Development:
* Establish and maintain an enterprise-level advanced technology pipeline to
accelerate AI/ML adoption across the agency.
* Implement data quality monitoring, validation, and governance frameworks to
ensure high-quality training datasets
* Design and optimize ML model training, testing, and deployment workflows that
reduce implementation cycles
* Develop automated testing and validation processes for ML models to ensure
reliability and performance in operational environments
Partnership Optimization & Process Development:
* Support the development of optimization models for government engagement with
external partners and technology vendors
* Create and maintain integration workflows that leverage external capabilities
while maintaining security and compliance standards
* Develop vendor assessment criteria and integration protocols for AI/ML
technologies and services
Documentation & Knowledge Management:
* Create, iterate, and publish comprehensive guidance materials for data
science and AI development practices
* Develop and maintain coding standards and best practices documentation for ML
development teams
* Establish documentation standards for model versioning, experiment tracking,
and deployment procedures
Enterprise Data Integration & Interoperability:
* Design and implement data integration solutions that support enterprise data
mesh architecture
* Develop real-time data feed integration capabilities for live operational
data streams
* Build APIs and microservices that enable seamless data sharing across DoD
systems and applications
* Ensure data interoperability standards compliance across diverse defense
systems and platforms
Responsible AI Implementation & Governance:
* Lead the implementation and management of DoD responsible artificial
intelligence programs and initiatives
* Integrate responsible AI tools, frameworks, and assessment methodologies into
existing and new use cases
* Develop comprehensive performance metrics and evaluation frameworks for AI/ML
projects and tools
* Conduct regular assessments of AI system outcomes, bias detection, and
ethical compliance
* Prepare executive-level reports and briefings on responsible AI
implementation progress and recommendations
Performance Monitoring & Evaluation:
* Establish MLOps monitoring and observability solutions for production ML
systems
* Develop automated model performance tracking, drift detection, and retraining
pipelines
* Create dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into ML system
performance and reliability
* Conduct post-deployment analysis and continuous improvement of ML operations
processes
Required

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or
related technical field; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum 7-10 years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or related systems
engineering roles
* Strong expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn),
containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms
* Experience with data pipeline tools (Apache Airflow, Kubeflow, MLflow) and
big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)
* Knowledge of government compliance requirements, security frameworks, and
responsible AI principles

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with defense or intelligence community AI/ML projects
* Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS ML, Azure AI, GCP ML) and MLOps tools
* Knowledge of responsible AI frameworks and bias detection methodologies
* Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
* Familiarity with DoD enterprise architecture and data sharing standards
* Current security clearance or ability to obtain required clearance level
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missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an
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250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing
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Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing
equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state,
or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans'
Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and
advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all
employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We
prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides
reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in
accordance with applicable law.
To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted
tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.
* Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences
relevant to the role.
* Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews
to document discussions and summarize key points.
These tools are used to assist our team. All hiring decisions are made by
Analytica recruiters and hiring managers.
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used
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Which skills does this role require?

DevOpsMachine LearningData Pipeline DevelopmentResponsible AICloud PlatformsContainerizationBig Data TechnologiesData Quality MonitoringModel TrainingModel TestingModel DeploymentAPI DevelopmentData InteroperabilityPerformance MonitoringTensorFlowPyTorchScikit-learnDockerKubernetesApache AirflowKubeflowMLflowSparkHadoopAWS MLAzure AIGCP MLBias DetectionC#AWSGCPAzureAirflowAgile

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