Consultative Offerings - Government & Public Services - Analyst - AI & Data Engineering
This entry-level Analyst role in Confidential Client's Government & Public Services practice focuses on designing and deploying AI and data engineering solutions, including machine learning and cognitive services, to help public sector clients improve performance and generate value. The position involves collaboration across teams, project leadership opportunities, and requires strong technical and interpersonal skills to deliver scalable, data-driven intelligence solutions aligned with client needs.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an AI & Data Engineering Analyst to join a Government & Public Services practice focused on technology-enabled transformation. In this role you will design, develop, and deploy enterprise AI solutions — including chatbots, virtual assistants, machine learning models, and cognitive services — that help public-sector clients make data-driven decisions and improve mission outcomes.
- Architect, design, develop, and deploy AI and data engineering solutions across the full ML/AI lifecycle
- Build and integrate chatbots, virtual assistants, and cognitive services into enterprise systems
- Translate business problems into technical solutions using advanced algorithms and data engineering best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional consulting teams (strategy, operations, technology) to deliver measurable client value
- Contribute to solution design, documentation, testing, and deployment pipelines
- Communicate technical choices and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support project planning and can lead workstreams as required
- Follow security, compliance, and data privacy requirements (ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance required)
Team & Environment
You will work on a collaborative client-service team that supports government agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. Teams span strategy, operations, and technology; analysts gain exposure to multiple client environments and have structured development paths to build consulting and technical expertise.
Qualifications
Required:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university expected to graduate by Summer 2027 OR completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computational Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related field
- Strong academic track record (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA)
- Must reside within a commutable distance (example: within a 100-mile radius) of the assigned office and be able to commute daily if required
- Ability to travel up to 50% on average for client work
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
- At least 18 years of age at time of employment
Preferred:
- 3.4 cumulative GPA preferred
- Internship, project, or coursework experience in AI, machine learning, data science, data engineering, or robotics
This is an entry-level role designed for candidates beginning or building a career in AI and data engineering within the public sector.
Core Skills & Tools (examples)
- Machine learning model development and evaluation
- Data engineering and ETL pipelines
- Experience with chatbot/virtual assistant frameworks and cognitive services
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture and scalable solution design
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams; attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Compensation & Recruiting Timeline
The client has provided an estimated salary range for this role: $100,000 to $103,000 per year. Recruiting for this role closes on 2026-09-23. Actual compensation will depend on candidate experience, skills, and other factors.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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