AI and Data Science Engineer III

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Deloitte’s Government & Public Services practice helps clients address complex mission needs through data, analytics, and emerging technologies. As an AI and Data Science Engineer III, you will serve as a technical leader supporting advanced analytics initiatives in a government environment, helping translate mission challenges into scalable data science solutions. This role combines analytical study design, model development, production pipeline oversight, and client-facing technical advisory to deliver measurable impact. Work you'll do As an AI and Data Science Engineer III on the Government & Public Services AI & Data team, you will be responsible for… Lead the technical direction of analytical projects, including defining research problems, developing execution plans, assigning work across junior team members, and reviewing models and code for quality and rigor Advise government stakeholders on the feasibility of analytical solutions, evaluate technical approaches, and own model validation, testing, and performance assessment methodologies for assigned workstreams Design, build, and maintain production-grade extract, transform, and load (ETL) and DataOps pipelines, predictive models, and anomaly detection solutions supporting mission-critical trade and border data platforms Apply machine learning, statistical modeling, feature engineering, natural language processing (NLP), regression, classification, anomaly detection, and causal analysis techniques to develop tools for trade enforcement, risk detection, and operational efficiency Represent the data science function in client-facing forums by translating quantitative findings into actionable recommendations for audiences ranging from frontline analysts to executive leadership Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, escalate risks and blockers to program leadership, and partner with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to prioritize backlog items, define acceptance criteria, and deliver solutions that meet technical and mission requirements A successful candidate would possess these skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team Effective written and verbal communication skills Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product Ability to build and sustain professional relationships Ability to lead projects or workstreams Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor Ability to meet deadlines Ability to provide clear guidance to others The team Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) practice – our people, ideas, technology and outcomes – is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise. Our AI & Data offering provides a full spectrum of solutions for designing, developing, and operating cutting-edge Data and AI platforms, products, insights, and services. Our offerings help clients innovate, enhance and operate their data, AI, and analytics capabilities, ensuring they can mature and scale effectively with organizational intelligence programs and differentiated strategies to win in their chosen markets.

Required: Bachelor’s degree 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or