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Ignite Digital Services

Strategic consulting for organizational transformation

Senior AI/ML Engineer

Full-TimePosted on 10/22/2026
$150k
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Chesapeake, VA, USA
In PersonSupports a U.S. Navy program in the Norfolk, Virginia area.
AI & Machine LearningApplied Machine Learning

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 7 years of hands-on experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning model development and data engineering.
  • Proficiency with Python, SQL, cloud services such as Azure and AWS GovCloud, and artificial intelligence and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
  • Experience building and deploying machine learning models in secure Department of Defense or Intelligence Community environments.
  • Experience supporting Navy, NAVWAR, NIWC, or related defense organizations.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps pipelines, continuous integration and continuous delivery, security scanning, and automated deployment.
  • Experience with Snowflake AI Data Cloud, Cortex AI, Databricks, or Advana/Jupiter platforms.
  • Experience supporting Navy training systems, human resources modernization pipelines, readiness analytics, or C4I environments.
  • Familiarity with SCCA cloud environments, Flank Speed integration patterns, and role-based access controls.
  • Experience with semantic layer development, analytics pipelines, or operational decision-support systems.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • An active Department of War SECRET clearance is required.
Responsibilities
  • Architect, build, and deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning models within Department of War-aligned IL4/IL5 environments.
  • Execute end-to-end data science workflows, including data ingestion, cleansing, feature engineering, model development, optimization, validation, and production deployment.
  • Develop secure cloud-native pipelines using Azure ML, Snowflake Cortex AI, Databricks, or similar platforms aligned with Navy standards.
  • Implement model governance, versioning, lineage, and audit controls consistent with Navy security requirements.
  • Work with Forward Deployed Engineers, data engineers, DevSecOps teams, and Navy mission stakeholders to operationalize artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
  • Support automation of analytics workflows, dashboards, semantic layers, and predictive modeling functions for operational decision support.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with Navy security, classification, SCIF procedures, and DD254 requirements.
  • Document technical artifacts and contribute to iterative prototyping cycles used across Navy portfolios.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree is preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

About the company

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Ignite Digital Services

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Atlas Executive Consulting helps organizations run more smoothly by forming cross-functional teams of strategists, data architects, business analysts, and operations experts to tackle organizational challenges. They diagnose problems, analyze data, design improvements, and implement operational changes through ongoing, collaborative engagements that relieve leadership stress and let clients focus on their mission. The firm combines disciplined, practical execution from veterans of large firms with the agility of small teams, emphasizing honesty, service, partnership, and quality. Their goal is to deliver reliable process improvements and operational capabilities that support business leaders and operations teams navigating uncertainty.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Charleston, South Carolina

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 rebrand and new website sharpen recruiting and sales messaging.
  • Snowflake partnership can expand U.S. Navy analytics work and adjacent federal accounts.
  • Awardable status may accelerate contract awards and employee growth through 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Government-centrism leaves Ignite exposed if DoW budgets stall in fiscal 2027.
  • National security consulting faces giants like Accenture, Booz Allen, and Leidos.
  • A failed federal recompete would cripple revenue and employer brand quickly.

What makes Ignite Digital Services unique

  • Snowflake Select Tier status in September 2025 deepens its national-security data stack.
  • Microsoft AI Cloud Partner status since 2023 strengthens its government cloud credibility.
  • May 2026 Tradewinds Awardable status validates defense-market readiness and procurement access.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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Nov 12th, 2021
Atlas Executive Consulting, LLC signs new client U.S. Navy

Atlas Executive Consulting has won a potential $241.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to analyze data and conduct financial reviews for Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.