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Credence · 1 month ago

Senior AI Technical Lead - DoD/Air Force Focus

Hanscom Air Force Base, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Credence is a company that supports mission-critical needs through advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Senior AI Technical Lead to design, develop, and deploy AI capabilities for the Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force, leading teams and shaping technical strategy in a dynamic environment.

GovTechInformation TechnologySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models and systems tailored to DoD and Air Force operational requirements

Translate complex mission needs into technical solutions supporting Air Force core functions, including autonomy, human-machine teaming, and decision support

Oversee the full AI/ML lifecycle: architecture, experimentation, rapid prototyping, and performance optimization, ensuring alignment with DoD acquisition and risk management frameworks

Collaborate with DevOps, Data Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to integrate AI into secure, production-grade environments, leveraging Air Force technology stacks (e.g., Cloud One, DISA, DevSecOps CI/CD)

Ensure all solutions meet DoD and Air Force security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards (RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, CDAO guidance)

Provide technical mentorship, conduct code/design reviews, and foster a culture of responsible AI and ethical innovation

Research and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation and maintain competitive advantage for the Air Force

Support implementation of Air Force and DoD AI initiatives, including AI Accelerator, Phantom Fellowship, and digital modernization programs

Qualification

AI/ML solution developmentPythonCloud environmentsTechnical team leadershipAgile methodologiesDevSecOpsCybersecurity mandatesData engineeringData visualizationLean Six SigmaService-oriented architecture

Required

Master's degree in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development, preferably supporting DoD, Air Force, or federal programs

Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and architecting solutions in Agile/SAFe environments

Strong understanding of agentic AI (Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, etc.)

Proficiency in Python and Typescript for advanced application development and scripting

Experience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, GCP, and DoD-approved cloud environments (Cloud One, DISA)

Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevSecOps, and Air Force IT processes

Knowledge of DoD/Air Force cybersecurity mandates, RMF, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust Architecture

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (Git, Jira)

Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Preferred

Experience with Air Force or DoD digital modernization projects, including migration of complex systems to secure cloud environments

Strong understanding of data engineering, data modeling, and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau)

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, and service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks

Prior experience supporting early defense contract awards and working with Air Force stakeholders (AFLCMC, AFRL, C5ISR, etc.)

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Company

Credence

Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.

Founded in 2005

Vienna, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees