AI/ML Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology in Remote

AI/ML Manager Location: Any Location / Remote Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Data Science and Data Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Retrieval-Augmented Generation Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) Manager at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward. GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your passion for accelerating the cloud. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping to ensure our mission is never interrupted. Our work depends on an AI/ML Manager joining our team to support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Work Visa sponsorship will not be provided. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an AI/ML Manager supporting CMS, you will architect, develop, integrate, and operationalize AI/ML capabilities that enhance decision support and operational readiness across environments. You will be responsible for designing, developing and deploying AI models, algorithms and systems to enhance productivity, decision-making and automation within the organization. Key Responsibilities Serve as the technical lead for AI/ML strategy, architecture, and implementation across the program. Design and deploy scalable AI/ML models in support of the CMS mission. Lead development of predictive analytics, automation frameworks, and intelligent decision‑support systems. Integrate AI solutions into secure enterprise and tactical environments. Ensure compliance with CMS cybersecurity and data governance standards. Provide oversight of data engineering pipelines and model lifecycle management (MLOps). Develop and maintain model validation, explainability, and bias mitigation practices. Advise program leadership and stakeholders on emerging AI technologies and mission applications. Support transition of experimental or prototype AI capabilities into operational production systems. Integrate security, ethical, and data governance requirements directly into AI development workflows, ensuring alignment with CMS Risk Management Framework expectations. Drive AI security risk management by assessing threats and producing required ATO, configuration management, and incident response documentation. Coordinate with ISSOs, business owners, and other stakeholders to implement secure AI solutions and participate in audits, interviews, and governance reviews. Lead engagement in security governance processes to maintain continuous compliance with CMS cybersecurity and operational standards. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross‑functional teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred). 10+ years of progressive experience in AI/ML, data science, software engineering, or related advanced analytics disciplines, including hands‑on experience with modern AI technologies. 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments, including experience with modern AI technologies and MLOps practices. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and/or Java. Deep understanding of machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, preferably implemented within AWS SageMaker. Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into secure enterprise environments and adhering to cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance requirements. Experience developing AI products or functional prototypes using Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) and agentic AI technologies. Experience working with cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred; Azure or Google Cloud acceptable) and using AI services such as AWS Bedrock, Azure AI Foundry, or Google Vertex AI. Experience implementing AI solutions in secure, restricted or regulated environments. Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance. Candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting enterprise-scale Salesforce Solutions; Agentforce implementation experience is highly preferrable. Familiarity with AI governance practices and modernization initiatives, including efforts to align AI capabilities with enterprise transformation goals. Experience working with or supporting U.S. Federal Agencies, preferably the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in cloud environments such as AWS GovCloud or Azure Government. Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures and the integration of cybersecurity principles into AI/ML systems. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges. The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Remote Work Location: Any Location / Remote Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans