Junior AI Prompt Engineer
$60k - $75k
Junior
Bachelor's
Washington, USA
Hybrid
Software EngineeringAI Application Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience applying AI tools to solve business, operational, academic, or technical problems is required.
- Experience designing, testing, or refining prompts for generative AI platforms is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical solutions is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences is required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Work with stakeholders to understand business processes, gather requirements, identify operational pain points, and evaluate opportunities for generative AI adoption.
- Design, test, refine, and document reusable prompts and prompt workflows for approved large language model platforms.
- Develop and support AI-enabled workflows that improve operational efficiency and automate manual processes.
- Support demonstrations, training sessions, and user adoption activities that help stakeholders effectively leverage AI capabilities.
- Use approved AI platforms to assist stakeholders with research, summarization, reporting, analysis, and development of decision-support content.
- Evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with mission requirements.
- Research emerging AI capabilities and identify practical use cases that support mission objectives.
- Document AI use cases, workflows, findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with technical and operations teams to support deployment and integration efforts.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with AI agents, chatbots, or conversational AI solutions.
- Exposure to APIs, scripting, software development, or low-code/no-code platforms.
- Experience identifying, documenting, or improving business processes.
- Experience supporting AI adoption, user training, or technology implementation efforts.
- Experience working in a federal government environment.
- Familiarity with prompt evaluation, output validation, and responsible AI practices.
About the company
TechOp Solutions International combines crisis operations consulting with technology and privacy support for government agencies and private businesses. Its work spans emergency planning, public-information monitoring, and support for agencies handling sensitive records. Teams process public-records requests, assess privacy requirements, maintain information systems, and run customer contact centers that answer questions and handle service requests. The company earns fees from service contracts and staffing assignments, including federal purchasing schedules for ordering work as needed. Founded in 2005, TechOp is headquartered in Stafford, Virginia, with an office in Arlington.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- TechOp gains funded work: DHS obligated $2.43 million for a September 2026 privacy-document contract with performance through September 2028.
- TechOp wins competitive work: its September 2026 Coast Guard privacy award beat 18 other bids.
- TechOp offers an entry path into federal privacy: its junior DHS analyst posting accepts six months' FOIA experience.
What critics are saying
- TechOp's ICE tip-line work faces renewal decisions: its current term ends January 2027, with options through 2031.
- TechOp warns against expecting maximum pay: its junior DHS analyst posting lists $25 to $28 hourly.
- TechOp's FOIA project-manager opportunity is conditional: its posting ties employment to contract award and final customer requirements.
What makes TechOp Solutions International unique
- TechOp accesses reserved federal markets: its veteran ownership qualifies it for OASIS+ contracts restricted to veteran-owned small businesses.
- TechOp embeds analysts in emergency operations: its DHS teams monitor public information around the clock.
- TechOp supports centralized military maintenance: its Marine Corps work links nationwide facilities through one shared application and database.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options