Fearless · 8 hours ago
Senior Consultant, AI/ML
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expFearless is a digital integration consultancy on a mission to build a better tomorrow. They are seeking a Senior Consultant, AI/ML Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical vision and implementation of software systems, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and fostering collaboration.
Computer Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support AI-driven solutions for high-priority federal civilian government initiatives, focused on improving data accessibility, analysis, and policy outcomes
Develop and configure AI agents using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to enable accurate, scalable, and explainable AI capabilities
Fine-tune and optimize AI/ML models, with preference for experience leveraging RAFT or similar advanced fine-tuning techniques
Build, maintain, and optimize large-scale data pipelines and data processing systems using Go, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability in data-intensive environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and process massive datasets that support analytics, AI models, and downstream applications
Serve as a technical bridge between AI capabilities and stakeholder needs by translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for non-technical and policy-focused audiences
Partner with government stakeholders to understand mission goals and guide the practical application of AI and data solutions
Leverage cloud-based platforms such as Databricks and/or AWS to support data engineering, model training, and deployment workflows
Support ML lifecycle management and CI/CD processes for models, including experiment tracking and versioning using tools such as MLflow
Qualification
Required
Three (3) or more years of related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
AI/ML engineering with experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI agents
Model fine-tuning expertise (e.g., RAFT or comparable techniques)
Strong programming skills in Python and Go
Large-scale data pipeline design and high-performance data processing
Experience working with massive datasets in production environments
Cloud platforms: Databricks and/or AWS
ML lifecycle management and CI/CD using tools such as MLflow
Ability to translate complex AI and data concepts into actionable solutions for non-technical stakeholders
Analytical Thinking: The ability to observe and interpret information, break down complex problems into parts, identify patterns/relationships and draw logical conclusions to develop effective solutions
Synthetic Thinking: The ability to combine different ideas, information, or concepts to create a new, complex understanding or solution by integrating disparate elements into a new, meaningful whole
Adaptability: Comfort with change, flexibility in the face of shifting demands and resilience to setbacks
Ownership & Accountability: Committed to taking responsibility for outcomes, ensuring that all commitments are met with a focus on enhancing service delivery
Consultative Advising: Identifies and articulates client challenges, scopes projects and aligns recommendations to business goals and client expectations
Communicating with Influence: Capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages that integrate data insights and structured narratives, tailored to the strategic needs of diverse audiences to drive effective decision-making
Managing Priorities & Client Alignment: Skillfully negotiates and manages conflicting priorities to strategically align decisions, enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction
Benefits
Flexible, life-friendly schedules
100% coverage for our medical HSA plan + HSA contributions
Dental & vision covered 100% for you and your dependents
Competitive premiums for HMO/PPO and dependent coverage
401(k) with 4% match & immediate vesting
Paid Parental Leave and 12 weeks paid FMLA
Generous PTO, 11 Federal Holidays, a Birthday Holiday, and Sick Leave
Up to 15 days for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Education, wellness, and tech allowances
Referral bonus: $6K–$12K for each successful referral
Pet insurance & discount plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Legal support, life insurance, disability coverage
Company
Fearless
At Fearless, we have a unique opportunity to change the world.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Delali Dzirasa
Founder and CEO
Brandon Gassaway-MBA
Technical Recruiting Partner
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