AI/ML Innovation Leader at Yoh
Washington, DC
About the Job
Yoh has an exciting, remote opportunity for a talented AI/ML Innovation Leader to join our Technology (Public Sector) client on a full time basis. The ideal candidate will possess 15+ years of relevant experience, and a strong history as a strategic leader in the design and implementation of advanced AI and ML solutions.
See below for abbreviated job responsibilities and requirements. If after reviewing, you are interested in learning more about this, or other opportunities, please apply with your updated resume ASAP.
Title: AI/ML Innovation Leader
Compensation: $250,000-$290,000/year (depending on experience level)
Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Technology (Public Sector)
Responsibilities:
Estimated Min Rate: $203000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $290000.00
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.
See below for abbreviated job responsibilities and requirements. If after reviewing, you are interested in learning more about this, or other opportunities, please apply with your updated resume ASAP.
Title: AI/ML Innovation Leader
Compensation: $250,000-$290,000/year (depending on experience level)
Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Technology (Public Sector)
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of ML/AI models, with a focus on natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.
- Drive innovation and thought leadership by publishing research, presenting at conferences, and contributing to significant AI projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, engineering, and business stakeholders, to create solutions that meet both technical and business requirements across various platforms.
- Oversee the development of machine learning algorithms from initial prototyping through rigorous training, validation, and deployment, optimizing models to achieve measurable business outcomes such as improved decision-making, efficiency, and cost savings.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and AI developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
- Manage ML/AI projects, ensuring seamless data collection, preprocessing, and quality assurance to maintain data integrity. Implement robust data handling protocols and security measures.
- Ensure that AI tools and models deliver quantifiable efficiency gains and business outcomes, focusing on operational impact and measurable results.
- Stay active in the ML/AI community, keeping up with emerging trends, methodologies, and technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of ML/AI innovation.
- Publish thought leadership content, papers, and blogs in the ML/AI domain, and present research and innovations at industry conferences to position the company as a leader in the ML/AI space.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field; a PhD is a plus.
- Over 15 years of hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable ML/AI solutions, with proven expertise in developing machine learning algorithms and NLP tools that drive business outcomes.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or Scala, and familiarity with ML/AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
- Expertise in deploying and scaling ML/AI solutions in cloud environments.
- Experience leading teams of AI developers, managing collaborative projects, and mentoring junior staff.
- Proven ability to implement ML/AI solutions that achieve measurable efficiency improvements, including enhanced operational workflows and better business decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence senior leadership and stakeholders through compelling data and insights.
- Published papers, articles, or research in ML/AI journals or prominent conferences, experience as a speaker at ML/AI conferences.
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty, or Databricks Certified Professional Data Scientist (preferred).
- Due to the requirements of this position and/or the nature of the government contracts our client supports, candidates must be U.S. citizens. This requirement is in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and/or contract obligations.
Estimated Min Rate: $203000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $290000.00
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.