AI/ML Data Scientist

Role Overview

The Journeyman AI/ML Data Scientist will support the Decision Advantage team in identifying, evaluating, and developing AI/ML and data analytics solutions that address Coast Guard mission and business needs.

What You Will Do

Primary responsibilities include AI/ML solution development, data science and analytics, data readiness, engineering, and integration, automation and digital transformation, mission modeling and decision support, and AI governance, security, and responsible use.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data science, machine learning, and AI, with experience in developing, evaluating, and supporting machine learning models, and working with structured and unstructured datasets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Research, or a related technical field
• 0–2 years of experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, or a related discipline
• Foundational experience developing, evaluating, or supporting machine learning models
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow and/or PyTorch, Hugging Face or similar AI/ML frameworks, and cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GovCloud, Databricks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Airflow, or AWS Glue
• Foundational experience with predictive analytics, statistical analysis, data mining, and model evaluation
• Experience working with structured and/or unstructured datasets
• Exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models, or prompt engineering
• Exposure to Retrieval Augmented Generation concepts or architectures
• Familiarity with cloud and data platforms such as AWS, Azure, GovCloud, Databricks, Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Airflow, or AWS Glue
• Ability to support integration of AI/ML capabilities with APIs, workflow tools, enterprise applications, or data services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements