AI Engineer
Markon
AI Engineer
Markon
Federal government technology and operations consulting
Markon is seeking an experienced AI Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer on the Report Authoring and Dissemination program. This role will design, develop, and integrate AI-enabled capabilities into existing enterprise applications to automate mission workflows, streamline reporting processes, and improve operational efficiency. The position focuses on leveraging existing large language models rather than developing models from scratch, with an emphasis on agentic AI solutions, prompt engineering, and reliable AI integration. The AI Engineer will collaborate closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions.
Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-enabled applications and agentic workflows to automate complex mission and reporting processes.
Build and integrate multi-agent solutions using large language models, prompt chaining, tool integration, and orchestration frameworks.
Develop production-quality Python code to support AI capabilities within existing enterprise architectures.
Integrate foundation models through APIs, microservices, and cloud-based services.
Design, test, and optimize prompts and agent instructions to improve accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
Develop evaluation and validation processes to assess AI-generated outputs, identify errors, and ensure mission requirements are met.
Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to translate operational requirements into AI-driven solutions.
Evaluate emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and tools and recommend practical improvements to existing capabilities.
Provide technical documentation and communicate AI implementation approaches, tradeoffs, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related technical field.
Strong Python development experience, including building and maintaining production-quality applications.
Hands-on experience developing applications using large language models through commercial or self-hosted APIs.
Experience designing agentic AI workflows, including multi-agent orchestration, prompt chaining, and tool integration.
Experience with AI orchestration frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or comparable technologies.
Strong prompt engineering skills and experience testing and validating AI-generated outputs.
Experience integrating AI capabilities into existing software architectures using RESTful APIs and microservices.
Experience developing and deploying applications within Amazon Web Services environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical teams.
Experience developing retrieval-augmented generation pipelines and working with vector databases.
Familiarity with LLM evaluation, monitoring, and observability tools.
Experience performing exploratory data analysis on structured and unstructured datasets.
Familiarity with MLOps and LLMOps practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AI applications.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community applications, reporting workflows, or dissemination processes.
Experience implementing AI-driven workflow automation within enterprise or mission-critical systems.
Work Arrangement: Up to three days of telework per week, subject to customer approval.
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
Compensation: 160000 to 185000 (USD)
Markon Solutions provides consulting services to the U.S. federal government, focusing on enterprise technology, business operations, and critical infrastructure. It helps agencies modernize technology, streamline operations, and protect national infrastructure through advisory and hands-on support. The firm works by delivering expert services such as enterprise technology implementations, project and program management, acquisition support, financial management, and facility support, tailored to government needs. What sets Markon apart is its government-focused approach and ability to offer integrated, end-to-end support across technology, operations, and infrastructure, including risk and national security considerations, with deep knowledge of federal procurement and program management. Its goal is to assist federal agencies in improving efficiency, resilience, and security through practical, government-aligned solutions.
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