Full-Time

LLM Specialist

eSimplicity

eSimplicity

51-200 employees

Healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and federal telecom

Compensation Overview

$104.9k - $145k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Columbia, MD, USA

Remote

Must work Eastern Time hours; occasional travel for training and project meetings is expected, estimated at less than 5% annually.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
LLM
MLOps
Microsoft Azure
Python
Model Distillation
Apache Spark
Machine Learning
RAG
Version Control
AWS
LangChain
Data Modeling
DevOps
Databricks
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • Pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government and satisfy the stated citizenship, residency, passport, and visa/work permit conditions.
  • Hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, along with 5 or more years of relevant experience in software engineering, systems engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, or a related discipline.
  • Design, develop, integrate, and support large language model and generative artificial intelligence solutions, including transformer-based architectures.
  • Apply large language model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and model evaluation techniques, including LoRA, PEFT, or similar approaches.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation solutions involving embeddings, vector databases, retrieval pipelines, and search optimization.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in Python and experience with large language model frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or comparable technologies.
  • Develop and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including scalable model training, inference, and performance optimization.
  • Apply MLOps and LLMOps practices, including source control, continuous integration and continuous delivery, automated testing, monitoring, model lifecycle management, security, and responsible artificial intelligence practices.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the design, development, and operationalization of advanced large language model capabilities across a cloud-based analytics ecosystem.
  • Own the architecture and strategy for fine-tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, agentic frameworks, and domain-specific model adaptation.
  • Guide the development of high-impact prototypes.
  • Oversee the evolution of scalable large language model pipelines.
  • Ensure robust governance, security, and performance across model implementations.
  • Partner with engineering, product, and data teams to provide technical leadership.
  • Evaluate emerging large language model technologies and establish best practices.
  • Drive transformation through the practical, safe, and effective deployment of generative artificial intelligence.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience implementing multi-agent or agentic artificial intelligence systems for task automation and reasoning.
  • Familiarity with large language model evaluation frameworks, structured benchmarking, or human-in-the-loop refinement methods, including reinforcement-learning-from-human-feedback-style workflows.
  • Expertise with advanced retrieval techniques such as hybrid search, graph retrieval, or long-context optimization.
  • Experience optimizing model inference through quantization, model compression, or model distillation.
  • Background integrating large language model services with large-scale analytics environments such as Databricks, Snowflake, or Spark.
  • Strong skills in exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and data modeling to support domain-specific large language model customization.
  • Experience developing innovative prototypes or proofs of concept that leverage state-of-the-art generative artificial intelligence approaches.
  • Exposure to emerging architectures such as mixture-of-experts models, long-context transformers, or experimental generative frameworks.

eSimplicity delivers Healthcare IT, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications solutions to improve healthcare quality, expand coverage, and lower costs while protecting national interests. Its Digital Services engineers build modern systems to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare and to enhance digital services. The Telecommunications team helps the DoD manage spectrum internationally, and a cleared engineering group supports the Department of Homeland Security in safeguarding national security. Compared with peers, eSimplicity combines federal-facing IT, security, and communications work with a track record of reinvention and mission-focused projects for DoD, DHS, and federal agencies. The company aims to improve the health and lives of Americans and defend national security by delivering reliable IT and communications solutions through federal partnerships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Rockville, Maryland

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 2026 CMS QDAS II added $40 million and a 2.7-year runway.
  • August 2026 DISA awarded eSimplicity spectrum work expanding defense relevance.
  • March 2026 NIH NHLBI modernization and software-development wins deepen health-account revenue.

What critics are saying

  • CMS, NIH, and DISA anchor eSimplicity; one lost recompete hits revenue fast.
  • QDAS II runs to February 2029, creating a hard renewal cliff.
  • A small-business set-aside structure makes size or compliance errors existential.

What makes eSimplicity unique

  • eSimplicity pairs CMMI Level 3 discipline with federal health and spectrum engineering specialization.
  • Its Databricks migration moved 1,800 CMS users off SAS in 90 days.
  • Leadership from ex-Leidos and CGI operators strengthens delivery across health and defense.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

The Manila Times
Aug 6th, 2026
eSimplicity awarded DISA contract to supporting Electromagnetic Spectrum engineering and Applied Engineering services.

eSimplicity awarded DISA contract to supporting Electromagnetic Spectrum engineering and Applied Engineering services. By GlobeNewswire August 6, 2026 COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - eSimplicity today announced it has been awarded the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Services, Applied Engineering, Spectrum, and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineering Analysis Support contract. The award reflects eSimplicity's continued growth supporting complex Defense and National Security missions and expands the company's role in advancing electromagnetic spectrum operations. Under the contract, eSimplicity will provide engineering and technical services supporting the Department of War's use of the electromagnetic spectrum. The work includes applied engineering, spectrum engineering, E3 engineering, electromagnetic compatibility analysis, spectrum supportability assessments, and related technical services that help ensure spectrum-dependent systems can be designed, tested, fielded, and sustained throughout their lifecycle. "Reliable access to the electromagnetic spectrum is fundamental to today's defense missions," said AnhThu Nguyen, Chief Executive Officer of eSimplicity. "We're honored to support DISA in advancing this critical mission. For more than a decade, our team has helped defense customers solve complex spectrum engineering challenges, and we look forward to delivering the technical excellence and mission focus needed to support today's evolving operational environment." The award builds on more than ten years of eSimplicity's experience supporting missions through spectrum engineering and applied technical services. Since the company's founding, spectrum engineering has been a core capability at eSimplicity. The company has supported defense customers across the full system lifecycle, from engineering and spectrum supportability to testing, assessment, and fielding, helping ensure critical capabilities perform reliably in complex electromagnetic environments. "Spectrum engineering is a part of eSimplicity's DNA. Our engineers understand the technical complexity of the electromagnetic environment because they've spent years helping customers navigate it," said Rich Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Defense & National Security for eSimplicity. "We're honored to support DISA by delivering the engineering rigor, applied expertise, and trusted partnership needed to help ensure critical capabilities are ready to perform whenever and wherever they're needed." This award expands eSimplicity's Defense & National Security portfolio and reinforces the company's commitment to delivering engineering excellence in support of the nation's most critical missions. By combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, mission-first approach, eSimplicity helps federal agencies solve complex challenges and strengthen operational readiness. About eSimplicity: eSimplicity creates digital solutions that empower government agencies in health, civilian services, defense and national security, and intelligence to achieve better. Driven by our customers' mission, we transform deep expertise into measurable value that impacts the lives and wellbeing of all Americans. Visit www.eSimplicity.com to learn more. powered by eSimplicity (301)973-6601 [email protected]

ExecutiveBiz
Jul 21st, 2026
eSimplicity to continue CMS data modernization with QDAS II contract.

eSimplicity to continue CMS data modernization with QDAS II contract. * eSimplicity will support healthcare quality data and analytics under a $40 million CMS QDAS II task * The award continues the company's work with CMS' Center for Clinical Standards and Quality * The contract covers data engineering, analytics, DevSecOps, agile delivery and human-centered design The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has awarded eSimplicity the Quality Data and Analytics Services II, or QDAS II, task to continue supporting the agency's Center for Clinical Standards and Quality with data, analytics and digital capabilities that advance healthcare quality for millions of Americans. As CMS advances modernization through digital tools, AI and data-driven health care, the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Healthcare Summit on Dec. 3 will bring together federal health leaders to discuss the technologies shaping FY27 priorities. Sign up now! What does the award cover? eSimplicity secured the QDAS II recompete after serving as the incumbent contractor, citing its track record of consistent delivery, modern engineering methods and data proficiency as reasons for the win. Under the contract, the company will continue supporting CMS enterprise data and analytics work through agile delivery, human-centered design, data engineering, analytics and DevSecOps, building on its broader effort to help federal agencies turn complex data into insights that inform decisions and support mission outcomes. What results has eSimplicity delivered so far? The company's prior QDAS engagement transitioned more than 1,800 users from legacy statistical analysis system-based workflows to the Databricks platform in 90 days, supported by migration guidance, training materials and learning sessions to help users move SAS code to Python. The modernized platform produced a 98 percent reduction in processing time for healthcare quality reporting workloads, including nursing home quality reports, cutting processes that once took days down to about 30 minutes. What other federal work has eSimplicity secured? The QDAS II award adds to eSimplicity's work supporting federal health agencies. In March, the company secured a multiyear contract with the National Institutes of Health to modernize legacy systems and standardize software development for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The effort also includes developing a secure, integrated digital environment to support collaboration across NHLBI teams. The company also earned Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, Maturity Level 3 certification in March, reflecting standardized processes for development and delivery. In 2025, the Navy awarded eSimplicity a potential five-year, $99.2 million contract to provide spectrum management support for the Navy and Marine Corps Spectrum Center and the Naval Information Warfare Developmental Center.

GovCon Wire
Jul 7th, 2026
eSimplicity promotes Ed Benjamin to COO, names Nam Nguyen president.

eSimplicity promotes Ed Benjamin to COO, names Nam Nguyen president. * The leadership changes are intended to position eSimplicity for its next phase of growth * Ed Benjamin will oversee day-to-day operations as chief operating officer * Nam Nguyen will lead growth strategy as president and acting chief growth officer eSimplicity has promoted Edouard "Ed" Benjamin to chief operating officer, while Nam Nguyen has assumed the roles of president and acting chief growth officer, the company announced Friday. The appointments are part of an executive leadership transition to support the company's next phase of growth. Who is Edouard Benjamin? Benjamin is an IT executive with more than three decades of experience in federal health IT, program delivery and business development. In his new role, he will oversee eSimplicity's daily operations and align business units and shared services to support growth. Before his promotion, Benjamin led the company's Health business as general manager. Earlier, he spent more than a decade at Leidos in leadership roles supporting the Department of Health and Human Services. He also held program management and software engineering positions at SAIC and worked as a principal consultant at Vignette. Who is Nam Nguyen? Nguyen, eSimplicity's co-founder and former chief operating officer, has transitioned to president and acting chief growth officer, where he will lead the company's growth strategy, focusing on innovation, market expansion and customer relationships. Nguyen has more than two decades of experience in federal health IT, digital transformation and business strategy. Before co-founding eSimplicity in 2016, he held leadership roles at CGI and Northrop Grumman, supporting major health IT initiatives for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Department of War and NASA. What did CEO AnhThu Nguyen say about the appointments? eSimplicity founder and CEO AnhThu Nguyen said the company is evolving its leadership structure as it enters its next phase of growth. "This transition enables faster decision making and positions us to continue growing while staying true to our mission and values," she said. The leadership changes come as eSimplicity continues to expand its federal business. In recent months, the company secured a National Institutes of Health contract to modernize IT systems for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and earned Capability Maturity Model Integration Level 3 certification for its standardized delivery processes.

ExecutiveBiz
Mar 11th, 2026
NIH Selects eSimplicity for Heart Institute IT Modernization Contract

NIH selects eSimplicity for heart Institute IT modernization contract. Photo: eSimplicity IT services firm eSimplicity has secured a multiyear contract from the National Institutes of Health to provide IT modernization support for the agency's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, or NHLBI. As agencies pursue IT modernization initiatives like the NHLBI effort, government and industry leaders will gather to discuss emerging technologies and mission-driven innovation. Register now for the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22 to join experts as they explore how digital tools, data and AI are reshaping federal operations. What is the scope of the NHLBI contract? In a LinkedIn post published Tuesday, eSimplicity said it will help modernize legacy systems and support software development standardization across NHLBI. The company will also support the development of a secure and integrated digital enterprise environment designed to improve collaboration across NHLBI teams. The modernization effort seeks to help scientists and innovators accelerate discoveries related to heart, lung, blood and sleep conditions that affect millions of Americans. "It's a privilege to work alongside such talented teams and help drive new ideas through NHLBI. We take pride in making technology work smarter, safer, and faster so we can deliver what really matters to our partners," said AnhThu Nguyen, founder and CEO of eSimplicity. What is eSimplicity? Founded in 2016, eSimplicity is a technology company focused on providing data modernization, enterprise systems and transformation, spectrum engineering and management, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and digital experience support for federal civilian, defense, intelligence and health agencies.

Discoveries in Health Policy
Sep 1st, 2024
Highlights: From the Newsletter Politico Pulse: HHS & AI

- In 2020 and 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded tech consulting firm ESimplicity nearly $4 million to plan how to efficiently transition its data to cloud services that could support AI use.