AI Data Engineering Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Data Science

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

AI Architecture, AI Programming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevSecOps, Generative AI

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Join GDIT and be part of the Unified Claims Acceleration Platform (UCAP) solution, where your work accelerates claims processing for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), our Veteran-first vision to transform the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) into a paperless, AI-enabled organization. Together, we’re building a future of fast, transparent claims, empowered teams, and a zero backlog, directly supporting Veterans and making a real impact on the lives of those who served.

As an AI Data Engineering Manager, you will be expected to lead the AI and Agentic AI solution for UCAP. This will involve defining data design patterns for building and maturing large language models (LLMs). You will work closely with Business Analysts and Solution Architect to investigate, implement, and calibrate our UCAP AI solutions to achieve the desired VBA outcomes. You will support the establishment of AI performance baselines for generating clinical summaries to improve accuracy and will require continuous reviews with VBA stakeholders.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

· Leads a team of Data Scientists implement AI and Agentic AI to achieve desired business outcomes through UCAP

· Utilizes machine learning based tools to monitor and analyze model performance

· Utilizes advanced tools and computational skills to interpret, connect, predict, and make discoveries in complex data and deliver recommendations for business and analytic decisions

· Evaluates the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and gathering techniques

· Develops data-driven solutions for difficult business challenges

· Collaborating with all Scrum Teams to integrate AI and Agentic AI into the workflow functionality for UCAP

· Reviews test results for compliance against desired VBA outcomes

· Utilizing professional judgement, critical thinking skills and research to improve processes and resolve issues affecting program performance

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in business related field, engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline with at least 10+ years of experience

· Must have 5+ years of experience performing statistical analysis to include any combination of predictive analytics and broader data science tools to include AI

· Must have 4+ years of data modeling support

· Must have 2+ years of leading a team in data analytics

· Programming skills: e.g. R, Python, Java, Scala

· Understanding and experience with Agile & Lean principles & methodologies for incremental development and deployment

· Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting

Desired Qualifications:

· Strong knowledge of AI and Agentic AI

Attributes for Success:

· Must demonstrate critical thinking skills to resolve operational issues and identify risks and mitigation

· Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present business leaders

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The likely salary range for this position is $146,200 - $197,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the abi