Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer, Senior

Responsibilities

• Work directly with mission users to capture workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into effective AI-enabled capabilities.
• Design and implement solutions that may include LLM-powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches depending on mission needs.
• Streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision-making in high-tempo environments.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure solutions integrate with existing systems, perform reliably in production, and meet security and governance expectations of classified environments.

Requirements

• Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic.
• Experience designing or implementing LLM-based or agentic workflows, including multi-step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration.
• Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in AI / ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments, or 6+ years of experience in AI / ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments in lieu of a degree.

Technologies

• Python
• LangChain
• LangGraph
• PydanticAI
• CrewAI
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• vLLM
• llama.cpp
• AWS
• Azure

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

The projected compensation range is $99,000 to $225,000 per year (USD). Booz Allen determines salary based on location, the individual's education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. This range represents typical pay for the role and is one component of total compensation.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to complete an identity verification process using biometric and AI tools to ensure authenticity. Interviews and assessments may require you to be on camera, and Booz Allen reserves the right to take your photo to verify identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of Booz Allen's daily work, and the company promotes responsible use of AI tools. The policy prohibits using AI tools to assist with responses during interviews unless explicit permission is granted.

Work Model

Onsite: work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, with collaboration as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.