Artificial Intelligence Developer/Data Scientist AI/ML skills, Sr-Level

Requisition Id 13650 

 

Overview:

The Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) Applications Development Group in the in the Business Services Directorate at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking qualified applicants for an Artificial Intelligence Data Scientist with AI/ML development and deployment skills. With a solid foundation of Data Science skills and mid-level Generative AI and Machine Learning skills. The position and its focus are to design, develop and move to production AI/ML tools and analytics that enhance and evolve business operations and scientific decision-making capability and related activities at ORNL.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

This position will provide support for ORNL’s Artificial and Business Intelligence activities which potentially cover all areas of corporate data (business, human capital management, facilities, operations, and research).  ORNL’s AI/ML models and analytics are heavily centered on Microsoft Azure and SAP technologies. 

 

Primary duties for this position will include:

• Development and support of corporate projects and models, reports and dashboards utilizing Azure AI/ML and other Microsoft 365 and Azure related Power apps and reporting tools.
• Collaboration with business and scientific/technical stakeholders to understand needs and gather detailed actionable requirements.
• Analysis of emerging trends and technologies to provide recommendations for roadmaps and AI strategy.  To include Generative AI and ML techniques and solution methods. LLM/GPT CICD pipelines and diagnostic monitoring for clients or set up for client self-monitoring.
• Development and implementation of master data management strategy to include implementation of measures to ensure data accuracy, cleanliness, transformation and accessibility.
• Ethical and responsible use of AI in line with ORNL policy and guidelines.
• Collaboration with other DOE labs and private sector companies to understand and mature ORNL capabilities. 
• Become the Go-To DOE lab for AI/ML best practices across lab domains.
• Adherence to ORNL and ITSD software quality assurance standards and ITIL effective practices.
• Support of and adherence to ORNL and ITSD project management requirements and Guidance for Researchers and general users of AI models within ORNL guidelines.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace- in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
   

Additional duties for this position may include:

• Development and support of data warehouse technologies, Azure endpoints and High-Performance Computing, including the provisioning of AI focused GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD. AI and ML applied experience and a general understanding of potential business and research science use cases.
• Provide personal training for end users as needed, on Artificial Intelligence tools and effective practices.

 

 Foundational Qualifications:

• BS degree in computer science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Management, Applied Statistical Analytics, or similar technical field. Plus 8-12 years relevant experience.
• MS degree plus 7-10 years relevant experience.
• PhD plus 4-6 years relevant experience.