Bixal · 1 day ago
Technical Lead
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expBixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences. They are seeking a Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical leader for a U.S. Department of State project focused on data analytics, AI, and natural language processing, overseeing solution architecture and managing development activities.
Information TechnologyInternetSoftwareTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of AI, NLP, and data analytics solutions in collaboration with DOS stakeholders
Implement robust MLOps frameworks to automate model training, deployment, experiment tracking, and drift detection, ensuring reliability and scalability of AI solutions
Conduct comprehensive performance analyses for LLM and NLP models, monitoring accuracy, bias, and efficiency to optimize outcomes and maintain high standards across analytics platforms
Design and execute fine-tuning strategies for large language models (LLMs), ensuring outputs are aligned with ethical, safety, and federal compliance standards
Capability to architect, build, and deploy secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Knowledge Graph systems, implementing robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) mechanisms to ensure data permissions are precisely scoped and access remains tightly governed
Develop advanced strategies for prompt understanding and implement data caching mechanisms to optimize model responsiveness and reduce latency in recurring analyses
Serve as the technical lead of the development team, ensuring adherence to Agile and DevSecOps practices
Architect and implement processes for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data extraction, organization, and validation
Build and refine an NLP-enabled user interface for data query, historical analysis, and visualization
Oversee the implementation of a GIS platform for displaying and analyzing location/time-based data
Direct the integration of data analytics platforms to improve operational efficiency and decision-making
Define and track key data quality and analytics KPIs
Ensure solutions meet federal security, compliance, and accessibility requirements
Collaborate with government product owners and project leadership to prioritize technical features, address risks, and drive innovation
Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and establish best practices for AI/ML development, data visualization, and analytics delivery
Other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
8+ years of professional experience in IT and software development, including 3+ years in a senior AI engineering or Data Engineering lead role
Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML model development, NLP, and enterprise data analytics pipelines
Hands-on experience with key technologies including: Python, Rust, Oracle, SAP HANA, ArcGIS, GitLab/GitHub, Java/Spring, Azure Cloud
Experience leading development of data analytics platforms, dashboards, and reporting tools for large organizations
Strong knowledge of AI governance, compliance (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST AI RMF), and MLOps practices
Prior experience supporting DOS, DHS, or DOD in mission-critical data science and AI efforts
Familiarity with federal government data analytics and reporting environments
Have an active Secret Facility Security Clearance
Benefits
Flex hours
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid holidays
Company
Bixal
Bixal is an internet company that provides communication and technology solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carla Briceno
President, CEO & Co-Founder
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