Consultative Offerings - Government & Public Services - Analyst - AI & Data Engineering
This entry-level Analyst role in Confidential Client's Government & Public Services practice focuses on AI and Data Engineering, where the candidate will design and deploy intelligent enterprise solutions including chatbots, machine learning models, and cognitive services. The position involves collaborating with diverse teams to solve complex problems, improve client performance, and deliver measurable value through data-driven insights and scalable architectures. The role requires strong technical skills in AI and data engineering combined with effective communication and project leadership abilities.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Join Confidential Client’s Government & Public Services practice as an AI & Data Engineering Analyst and help public-sector organizations solve complex problems using AI, data engineering, and enterprise architecture. In this role you will:
- Architect, design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI solutions (chatbots, virtual assistants, ML models, cognitive services).
- Build scalable data engineering pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows to support analytics and AI systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical designs and prototypes.
- Implement and validate machine learning models and productionize them with robust monitoring and testing.
- Support data modeling, feature engineering, model training, and deployment into cloud or on-prem environments.
- Prepare technical documentation, participate in design reviews, and present findings to stakeholders.
- Contribute to solution architecture decisions that balance performance, security, and cost.
- Assist with client-facing engagements, including discovery, requirements gathering, and status updates.
Qualifications
Required:
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Summer 2027, or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or an equivalent program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must reside within a commutable distance (e.g., ~100-mile radius) of the assigned office with ability to commute daily if required.
- Ability to travel approximately 50% on average, depending on client assignments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate on teams.
Preferred:
- GPA of 3.4 or higher.
- Internship, project, or coursework experience in AI, ML, data engineering, computational engineering, or robotics.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Python, SQL, and machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates beginning or building a career in AI and data engineering. Candidates with a range of educational and project backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The Team
Confidential Client’s Government & Public Services practice serves government agencies, higher education, nonprofits, and other public-sector organizations. Teams work across strategy, operations, technology, and transformation to improve mission outcomes and organizational performance. You will have opportunities to build specialized experience while working in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Compensation & Additional Details
- Recruiting for this role ends on 07/26/2026.
- Salary range (estimated): $95,000 to $98,000 per year. This range reflects typical compensation factors (skills, experience, location adjustments) and may be adjusted based on candidate qualifications and the particular office/location where the position is filled.
- Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
- This role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- No employer sponsorship for work authorization will be provided for this role.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience or coursework in machine learning and data engineering
- Proficiency with Python and SQL
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and ML frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Ability to lead small projects or workstreams and provide clear guidance to others
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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