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AI Engineering Lead

CACI
Washington, USA
Full-time
Lead · 21+ years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and coordinate a multidisciplinary team that may include AI and software engineers, data engineers, product or business analysts, UX specialists, and DevSecOps staff.
  • Provide technical direction for AI applications and agentic solutions, including architecture, design patterns, framework selection, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing operations.
  • Guide development using industry-standard agentic frameworks.
  • Lead implementation of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool and API integrations, agent workflows, and other capabilities that connect AI models to authorized enterprise data and business processes.
  • Translate mission objectives and user needs into technical approaches, product backlogs, user stories, acceptance criteria, and a sequenced delivery roadmap.
  • Establish engineering standards for Python and API development, reusable components, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, documentation, and secure software delivery.
  • Direct evaluation of AI system quality, including accuracy, relevance, grounding, safety, and performance; use test data and user feedback to guide improvements.
  • Establish monitoring and observability for application health, model behavior, latency, usage, and cost; lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, data governance, infrastructure, cloud, product, and mission stakeholders to address access controls, privacy, security, and operational requirements.
  • Manage team priorities, staffing and skill alignment, delivery dependencies, risks, and progress reporting; communicate decisions and issues to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Promote responsible AI practices, including appropriate human review, traceable outputs, data protection, and clear handling of uncertainty and failure conditions.
  • Familiarity with AI safety frameworks such as the NIST AI Safety Framework to support implementation of alignment controls in artificial intelligence LLMs and agents
  • Contribute to the development of the AI Safety/Alignment policies, procedures, etc., for ensuring ethical, controllable, and aligned artificial intelligence systems and agents

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a public trust to begin employment
  • Bachelor's degree + 15 years of experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, or related field; equivalencies considered (Master's + 12 years; 21 years with no degree; AA + 17 years)
  • Demonstrated experience designing, building, and supporting production software that integrates AI models with enterprise applications, data, and APIs.
  • Experience developing AI or agent-based applications with LangChain, Microsoft Agent Framework, or comparable frameworks; ability to explain framework design choices and tradeoffs.
  • Strong software engineering background in Python, APIs, microservices, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD.
  • Experience with generative AI patterns such as RAG, prompt and context design, tool calling, agent workflows, and model or application evaluation.
  • Experience deploying or operating AI-enabled applications in a cloud environment, preferably Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI or Azure AI services.
  • Experience establishing or applying security controls for AI applications, including identity and access management, authorization-aware data retrieval, privacy protections, and secure handling of sensitive information.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, setting priorities, reviewing technical work, coaching staff, and coordinating delivery with product, cybersecurity, data, and operations stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts, risks, options, and recommendations clearly to both engineering teams and executive or mission stakeholders.
  • Desired:
  • Experience leading AI initiatives in federal government, law enforcement, investigative, or national security environments with understanding of sensitive data handling, ATO processes, and compliance requirements
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps, model lifecycle management, AI governance frameworks, and production AI monitoring and observability tools
  • What You Can Expect:
  • A culture of integrity.
  • At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
  • An environment of trust.
  • CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
  • A focus on continuous growth.
  • Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
  • Pay Range:
  • There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
  • The proposed salary range for this position is:
  • $103,800 - $218,100
  • CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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