Pantex Plant · 14 hours ago
AI Agile Lead
Amarillo, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPantex Plant is seeking an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agile Lead to drive the successful delivery of the organization's strategic AI capabilities. The role involves leading and executing the full Agile lifecycle for the cross-functional AI team and ensuring the tactical delivery of AI solutions across various business and mission domains.
IndustrialMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate all standard Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) tailored for the iterative nature of data science and model development
Own and maintain the team's product and sprint backlogs, ensuring user stories, data readiness tasks, and research spikes are clearly defined, estimated, and prioritized
Proactively identify, track, and remove organizational and technical impediments to protect the development team's flow and productivity
Track and report on key delivery and quality metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down, model performance metrics) to IT leadership and business stakeholders
Ensure successful integration of the MLOps pipeline, facilitating the continuous integration and delivery of machine learning models into production environments
Act as the primary interface for managing cross-functional dependencies, particularly with the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) team to ensure data quality and availability requirements are met for model training
Coach and mentor team members (Data Scientists, Engineers) on modern Agile principles, best practices for MLOps, and collaboration techniques
Proactively identify and escalate program risks, including resource constraints, security/clearance timelines, and hardware dependencies required for high-consequence mission work
Champion continuous process improvement initiatives by driving insightful retrospectives and implementing agreed-upon process changes
Assist the AI Lead with resource tracking, budgeting, and forecasting efforts related to platform usage and staffing needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years
OR applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 10 years of completed education and/or relevant experience
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP)
If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709
Medical requirements may apply
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants
All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification
Preferred
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification or experience
2 years of experience leading Agile teams (Scrum Master, Iteration Manager)
Experience managing projects involving AI/Machine Learning (MLOps) or Generative AI deployments
Familiarity with enterprise MLOps platforms, data engineering tools, or API management solutions
Prior experience in a government or secure computing environment
Benefits
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization.
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives.
Comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning
Opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Company
Pantex Plant
Pantex Plant is the nation's primary facility for the final assembly, dismantlement, & maintenance of nuclear weapons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Caleb Heltenberg
Program Manager, Technology Transfer | University and Industrial Partnerships
William Lindley, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Business Partner
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