Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planned Systems International (PSI) is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Information & Technology. The role leads the design, development, and implementation of secure, scalable AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, and intelligent automation solutions for enterprise software engineering, testing, DevSecOps, and IT operations.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop AI-powered applications using Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and Machine Learning
- Build AI Copilots, AI Agents, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions to improve software engineering, testing, documentation, and operational workflows
- Develop intelligent automation solutions for test case generation, defect analysis, knowledge management, predictive analytics, and process optimization
- Integrate AI capabilities into enterprise applications, APIs, Azure cloud services, and DevSecOps pipelines
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly develop Proofs of Concept (PoCs)
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, and business stakeholders to identify and implement innovative AI solutions
- Ensure all AI solutions comply with VA cybersecurity, privacy, accessibility, and Trustworthy AI requirements
- Project Management: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables
- Brand Ambassador: Educate colleagues on brand standards and ensure all visual communications reflect the organization’s identity
- Technical Skills: Use advanced features in graphic and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Visio) to automate and enhance design processes
- Perform a technical edit for quality assurance on all presentation and documentation prior to delivery to the customer
- Create and implement consistent templates and documentation styles for all PowerPoints, Diagrams, and technical publications
- Collaborate with subject matter experts when creating user guides, process documentation, new templates, template updates, and presentations to understand project specifications and needs
- Analyze team presentations to ensure efficiency and that all aspects of the process are documented
- Create, edit, and maintain training material, brown bags, and instructional supplements to ensure processes are understood as well as review all documentation and training materials to keep them up to date
- Provide a high level of customer service by adopting the customer’s mission and working towards success
- Work with AI to improve these functions
Skills
- U.S. Citizenship (required for VA contract eligibility)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
- 5+ years of overall software engineering experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI solutions
- Strong programming experience with Python
- Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or similar LLM platforms
- Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or comparable AI frameworks
- Experience building Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications and AI Agents
- Experience developing REST APIs using FastAPI or similar frameworks
- Familiarity with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-native development
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other Federal agencies
- Experience with healthcare IT, EHRM, VistA, Oracle Health Millennium, FHIR, or HL7
- Experience with Azure AI Studio, Azure Machine Learning, vector databases, and prompt engineering
- Knowledge of NIST AI Risk Management Framework, Responsible AI, and Federal AI governance
- Current Moderate Background Investigation (MBI) and VA network access a plus
Benefits
- Paid leave
- Options for employer-sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance
- Flexible spending account and health savings account options offering pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution match that is immediately vested
- Professional courses
- Professional certifications
- Tuition reimbursement programs
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