{"id":1154705,"url":"https://alion.io/job/credence-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-senior-ai-technical-lead","title":"Senior AI Technical Lead","company":{"id":13228,"name":"Credence Blue Cross and Blue Shield","domain":"credenceblue.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ge-aerospace-credence","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":4,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":53,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"AI/ML","role_family":"AI/ML","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["McLean, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":185000,"max":215000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":215000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"A2A","optional":false},{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"AI Agents","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"Docker","optional":false},{"name":"Edge AI","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false},{"name":"Git","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"LangGraph","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Model Context Protocol","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Transformers","optional":false},{"name":"TypeScript","optional":false},{"name":"FedRAMP","optional":true},{"name":"ITIL","optional":true},{"name":"LangChain","optional":true},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true},{"name":"Tableau","optional":true},{"name":"Zero Trust","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T19:45:07Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:57:46Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Overview\nJoin a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.\nWe’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.\nPosition Summary\nCredence has an immediate need for a Senior AI Technical Lead to join our growing AI and Automation practice. In this role, you will design and lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions that drive real-world impact across federal programs. You will guide cross-functional teams, shape technical strategy, and mentor engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong background in AI/ML development, cloud platforms, and enterprise-scale systems design.\nResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:\nLead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and ML models and systems\nTranslate business requirements into technical solutions across multiple federal missions\nOversee the AI/ML development lifecycle, including architecture design, experimentation, and performance optimization\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity) to integrate AI into production environments\nProvide technical mentorship and conduct code/design reviews for junior and mid-level engineers\nResearch and evaluate emerging AI/ML tools, technologies, and frameworks to drive innovation\nEnsure all solutions meet federal security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards\nRequirements\nMaster’s degree in AI, Machine Learning, or a related field\nMinimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution development\nDemonstrated experience leading AI/ML initiatives or technical teams\nStrong understanding of agentic AI including Transformers, Model Context Protocol, Agent2Agent Protocol, LangGraph, and other modern frameworks.\nProficiency in Python and Typescript for application development and advanced scripting,\nExperience deploying AI solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments\nFamiliarity withCI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles\nExperience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Git, Jira)\nMust be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nStrong understanding of data engineering and data modeling concepts\nExperience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau\nKnowledge of cybersecurity principles, Zero Trust Architecture, RMF and FedRAMP compliance\nPrior experience with federal or public sector digital modernization projects\nFamiliarity with Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, or service-oriented architecture (SOA) frameworks\nSalary Range: $185,000 - $215,000 annually. 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