TENICA Global Solutions · 10 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer – TS/SCI CI Poly
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTenica and Associates LLC is seeking an experienced Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to support a funded Intelligence Community (IC) program in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in artificial intelligence, data science, and/or software engineering and will support the development of advanced AI capabilities that enhance data exploitation and improve threat detection across the Intelligence Community.
ConsultingCyber SecurityProfessional Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilize advanced analytical techniques and agentic data discovery methodologies to analyze disparate data sources across the Intelligence Community (IC) and partner agencies
Design, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions to accelerate data aggregation and identify emerging national security threats
Enhance program capabilities to exploit large datasets, uncover correlations, and identify threat vectors
Serve as a senior technical advisor and subject matter expert (SME) for AI/ML technologies, architectures, and methodologies
Translate complex technical AI concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and IC stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver AI solutions aligned with mission objectives
Stay current with emerging AI/ML technologies and best practices to ensure continued innovation and mission relevance
Provide guidance and mentorship to non-technical team members on AI/ML methodologies and best practices
Create and maintain technical documentation for AI/ML models, algorithms, workflows, and processes
Conduct research and trend analysis on emerging AI technologies to inform future capabilities and program decisions
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred), with the following experience: Associate Degree + 10 years, Bachelor's Degree + 8 years, Master's Degree + 6 years, PhD + 4 years
Minimum of 8 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science, or software engineering
Strong expertise in AI/ML models, algorithms, and advanced analytical techniques, including agentic data discovery methodologies
Proven experience integrating and analyzing disparate data sources across multiple agencies or sectors
Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and programming languages such as Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar tools
Familiarity with large-scale data processing platforms (Hadoop, Spark) and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or other government agencies
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
Knowledge of national security threats and data exploitation strategies
Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Company
TENICA Global Solutions
TENICA Global Solutions is a business consulting service that offers solutions in the fields of national defense and intelligence.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Scherling
President and CEO
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