CACI is currently looking for a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior level of Machine Learning (ML) Developer with Agile methodology experience to join our Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Land Border Integration (LBI) Integrated Traveler Initiative 2.1 (ITI2.1) team in Northern Virginia! Join this passionate team of industry-leading individuals supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development and hardware integration for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As a member of the ITI2.1 Team, you will support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. CBP Officers and Border Patrol agents are on the front lines, every day, protecting our national security by combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one coordinated and supportive activity.
CACI agile programs thrive in a culture of innovation and are constantly seeking individuals who can bring creative ideas to solve complex problems, both technical and procedural at the team and portfolio levels. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial.
What you’ll get to do:
The Machine Learning Developer will work on the development and deployment of machine learning models for the ITI2 .1border applications. The individual will manage and use data to train the predictive model, infer and recommend business intelligence decisions, conduct root cause analysis, support IoT device signal analytics, and conduct trend analysis. The candidate is expected to know how to solve complex big data problems, work with algorithms, analyze big data and can run end-to-end data analytical process.
Develop an understanding of the customer’s data environment through data profiling, data pipeline, and machine learning/statistical analyses
Deliver ML software models and components that solve real-world business problems, while working in collaboration with our Product and Data Science teams
Solve complex problems by writing and testing application code, developing and validating ML models, and automating tests and deployment
Collaborate as part of a cross-functional Agile team to create and enhance software that enables state-of-the-art, next generation big data and machine learning applications
Leverage cloud-based architectures and technologies to deliver optimized ML models at scale
Construct optimized data pipelines to feed ML models
Use programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java
Leverage Continuous Integration and continuous deployment best practices, including test automation and monitoring, to ensure successful deployments of ML models and application code
Advocate for software and machine learning engineering best practices
Function as the engineering tech lead for large-scale initiatives
Perform statistical analysis and tune using test results
Study appropriate datasets and transform data science prototypes
Research and implement appropriate machine learning algorithms and tools and develop machine learning applications according to requirements
Train data-driven learning model.
Maintain and work with data pipeline that transfers and processes large scale of heterogenous structural/non-structural data using Spark, Scala, Python, Apache Kafka, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and/or other data analytic tools
Design, build and support pipelines of data transformation, conversion, validation
Build data manipulation, processing, and data visualization tools and share these tools across the team.
Apply data analysis, data mining and data engineering to present data clearly and develop experiments
Ensure high-quality data and understand how data is generated out experimental design and how these experiments can produce actionable, trustworthy conclusions.
Assist senior management in making key business decisions.
Mentor junior ML engineering talent
Work with development teams to build tools for data logging and repeatable data tasks that will accelerate and automate data scientist duties.
You have:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria includes, but not limited to:
3-year check for felony convictions
1-year check for illegal drug use
1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a similar field and 7 years of related experience
Experience of developing performant, resilient, and maintainable code
Experience with data gathering and preparation for ML models
Possess on-the-job experience with an industry recognized ML framework such as Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, Dask, Spark, or TensorFlow Keras and ability to write robust code in Python, Java and
Strong understanding of neural networks and Deep learning algorithms, including but not limited to MLP, CNN, SGD, GANs, LSTMs and RNNs.
Understand the statical learning and Bayesian methods.
Experience developing and deploying ML solutions in a public cloud such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience building production-ready data pipelines that feed ML models
Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role
Experiences of neural networks, Deep Learning and Computer vision algorithms for object detection, feature engineering, and hyperparameter tuning
Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture
Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with developing predictive models for using large data sets for high transactional volume environment
Knowledge of Bayesian Inference and modeling, Probabilistic learning, kernel method, and time series analysis
Experience with evaluating and measuring performance of models
Strong algorithmic problem-solving skills. Experience with statistics, modeling and machine learning techniques Statistics including but limited to hypothesis testing, regression, clustering, classification, and optimization.
Ability to understand and analyze data models – how the data is stored in relational databases
Ability to understand system integration aspects of integrating model input and output in transactional systems to help real time decision making
Good understanding software application architecture and develop integration approaches for predictive models
Strong organization and time management skills – prior experience in leading a small team is preferred
Bonus would be having:
Practical experience applying state-of-the-art ML techniques to signal/image processing, computer vision, object recognition, biometrics, and sensing applications
Know MLOps concept
Know OpenCV
Proven ML industry impact through conference presentations, papers, blog posts, open-source contributions, or patents
Strong fundamentals in problem solving and algorithm design
Strong problem-solving skill and research capabilities
Working knowledge of the CBP Port of Entry systems and/or their operational requirements.
Experience automating business processes using RPA technologies
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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.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
Learn more about CACI here.
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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. Learn more here.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$103,800 - $218,100CACI 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.