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M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.\nM9 Solutions is seeking an AI Engineer to work hybrid remote/on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active Secret clearance is required.\nResponsibilities\nDesigns and develops AI-enabled applications supporting FISMA audit readiness, GAO audit response activities, NFR and POA&M management, Corrective Action Plan (CAP) generation, audit evidence and PBC analysis, and control testing support.\nBuilds custom GPT and RAG-based solutions that automate audit research, findings analysis, and recommendation development.\nDevelops capabilities to identify recurring compliance deficiencies, thematic risks, and control weaknesses across audit artifacts.\nDevelops secure AI copilots that leverage organizational repositories, policies, standards, procedures, and prior audit documentation.\nImplements vector databases, semantic search, and knowledge retrieval architectures to improve auditor productivity.\nDevelops AI capabilities that support NIST CSF mapping, FISMA control assessments, policy review and comparison, audit narrative generation, and executive reporting.\nCreates solutions to automate review and clearance of cybersecurity directives, policies, standards, and procedures.\nEnhances existing initiatives focused on AI-driven reviews of regulatory and policy documentation.\nDevelops automated compliance mapping against NIST, FISMA, OMB, and federal cybersecurity requirements.\nDesigns data pipelines that integrate audit data, findings repositories, POA&M tracking systems, and compliance datasets.\nDevelops dashboards that provide audit readiness metrics, open finding trends, control deficiency analysis, and program risk indicators.\nImplements predictive analytics to identify emerging compliance and cyber governance risks.\nEnsures AI solutions comply with federal cybersecurity requirements and AI governance standards.\nImplements model evaluation frameworks, prompt security controls, audit logging, and explainability mechanisms.\nSupports alignment with NIST AI RMF, federal AI policy guidance, and federal governance requirements.\nIdentifies opportunities to reduce manual audit effort through automation.\nSupports the transition from static reporting toward AI-enabled decision support and data-driven governance.\nDevelops proof-of-concepts and production-ready capabilities that enhance cybersecurity oversight functions.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\nSecret security clearance.\n5+ years of software engineering experience.\n3+ years developing AI/ML-enabled applications.\nExperience with Python, FastAPI or Flask, React or modern front-end frameworks, Azure OpenAI, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LlamaIndex or equivalent, REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and Git-based DevSecOps pipelines.\nExperience developing RAG architectures, agentic workflows, vector databases, prompt engineering frameworks, and document intelligence solutions.\nExperience working with unstructured content including policies, audit reports, findings, and compliance documentation.\nUnderstanding of FISMA, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, Continuous Monitoring, POA&M processes, cyber audit lifecycle, risk assessments, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).\nAbility to engage directly with senior government stakeholders and translate complex cybersecurity requirements into technical solutions.\nPreferred Skills and Qualifications\nExperience supporting federal civilian agencies.\nExposure to federal civilian cybersecurity environments.\nKnowledge of audit finding management, Notification of Findings & Recommendations (NFRs), Corrective Action Plan development, and audit evidence collection and analysis.\nExperience building AI solutions for compliance, governance, or risk management programs.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Fabric, Purview, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI services.\nGH 1071\nFull-Time Employee Compensation\nM9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\nM9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits\nSalary Range\n$60,000—$180,000 USD\nM9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at  or 703-936-0880.\nM9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. \nWith 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. 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