About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT & Government/Public Services Consulting.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level AI & Data Engineering Analyst to support government and public-sector engagements. In this role you will design, build, and help deploy intelligent systems and data platforms that drive mission outcomes and measurable client value.

• Support design, architecture, and development of AI/ML and data engineering solutions (chatbots, virtual assistants, ML models, cognitive services).
• Help implement data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration workstreams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to translate client requirements into technical designs and prototypes.
• Validate model performance, support testing and deployment activities, and document implementation details.
• Participate in client meetings, present findings, and contribute to recommendations that improve program performance.
• Contribute to proposals, technical artifacts, and knowledge-sharing within the practice.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, documentation, and reproducible analytical workflows.

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Responsibilities & Day-to-Day

• Build data pipelines and integrate structured and unstructured data sources.
• Implement machine learning experiments and evaluation pipelines.
• Prototype conversational AI, virtual assistants, or other cognitive services where applicable.
• Create technical deliverables, diagrams, and clear client-facing documentation.
• Support business analysis, requirements gathering, and translation of insights into action.
• Travel to client sites as required and collaborate with client stakeholders to deliver against project milestones.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed) OR current enrollment in an accredited college/university with expected graduation by Fall 2026 in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computational Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Must reside within a commutable distance (e.g., ~100-mile radius) of the assigned office and be able to commute daily if required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to ~50%, on average.
• Minimum age: 18 at time of employment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively on teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.4+ preferred.
• Internship, coursework, or project experience in AI/ML, data engineering, robotics, or related fields.
• Experience with Python, SQL, common ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), or cloud data tools.
• Familiarity with conversational AI platforms, model evaluation metrics, and scalable data architectures.
• Prior consulting or client-facing experience is a plus.

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Team & Impact

You will join a Government & Public Services-focused practice delivering strategy, operations, and technology transformation for public agencies, higher education, and nonprofits. This is a growth-oriented environment with hands-on mentorship and exposure to multiple client environments — a strong opportunity to build a consulting career grounded in AI and data engineering.

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated pay range: $95,000 to $98,000 per year (disclosed estimate from the source posting). Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Tarrytown, TX (commutable to assigned office).
• Travel: Up to ~50% depending on client needs.
• This role may require successful background checks and security-clearance adjudication.

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Keywords & Skills (for candidate matching / SEO)

• AI & Data Engineering Analyst
• Machine Learning, Data Engineering
• Conversational AI, Chatbots, Virtual Assistants
• Python, SQL, ML frameworks
• Entry-level consulting analyst, public sector, Tarrytown TX

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Additional notes for applicants

Confidential Client values diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. This is an entry-level role intended for candidates beginning or building a career in AI and data engineering. Candidates who meet the listed requirements — including legal authorization to work in the U.S. and the ability to obtain a security clearance — are encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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