AI/ML Engineer

Job Title : AI / ML Engineer

Location : Remote with occasional travel to Washington, DC and

Springfield, VA

Clearance : US Citizenship Required, this opportunity supports a

government contract. Active DHS EOD / clearance (TSA preferred)

Description :

We are seeking an AI / ML Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join our

team in designing and implementing data-driven solutions that leverage

machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation, and Generative

AI. This opportunity involves working closely with our Department of

Homeland Security (DHS) client, specifically the Transportation Security

Administration ( TSA ), which is expanding its use of AI and automation

technologies to enhance operations, reduce costs, and improve

efficiency.

We are seeking candidates with a mix of leadership, technical, and

business experience in mission-oriented environments. We are especially

looking for candidates that have worked in DHS and have an active

EOD / DHS clearance.

This role will be responsible for supporting a wide range of project

activities spanning business and technology environments.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to define and implement

AI / ML strategies for data-driven decision-making

Serve as a technical lead, driving AI and machine learning projects

from concept to deployment

Provide thought leadership and innovative ideas to guide the

application of AI / ML within TSA’s operations

Design, build, and deploy AI / ML models that enhance business

operations and provide predictive analytics

Lead the development of automation solutions that streamline processes

and redeploy personnel to high-value tasks

Maintain technical architecture ensuring data integrity and

consistency

Develop and present AI / ML insights and solutions to technical and

nontechnical stakeholders

Stay up to date with advancements in AI / ML, including Large Language

Models (LLMs), and apply them to business problems

Perform other related duties as needed to support the mission.

Required Experience and Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer

Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline from an

accredited college, university, or academic institution in the United

States.

• Active DHS EOD / clearance (TSA preferred)
• 6+ years of experience in AI / ML engineering, data science modeling,

and data-driven solution design

Proficiency in programming languages (Python, R, C++) and SQL for data

extraction, modeling, and analysis

Experience designing and implementing machine learning models,

including classification, clustering, and time series forecasting

Strong understanding of business processes and creating process flow

diagrams

Proven experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

for dashboard creation

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the

ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and to explain

technical concepts to non-technical users

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to

quickly grasp complex automation concepts

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

environment

Attention to detail and capability to meet tight deadlines while

delivering high-quality solutions.

Preferred Qualifications :

Prior experience working with UiPath, Power Automate, Blue Prism,

and / or Appian

Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and cloud

automation tools (Lambda Functions, Logic Apps).

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion,

color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,

family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.