Data Scientist 4

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Accenture Federal Services

Compensation

$140,400 - $265,300/year

Annapolis Junction, MD

On-site

Posted April 14, 2026

Job Description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to join our team and support our client in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

This role focuses on developing and deploying AI/ML solutions while ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient operations through automation, containerization, and cloud-native strategies. The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a passion for innovation and adaptability.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and deploy AI/ML models, including deep learning, LLM fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
Automate CI/CD pipelines for secure and efficient delivery
Leverage AWS services like Bedrock, SageMaker, and general cloud architecture for scalable deployments
Build secure Linux-based systems and applications, including web apps (Flask/Django) and databases (e.g., graph databases)

What you’ll need:

Experience in Python and Linux environments
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and/or CI/CD pipelines
Experience with and knowledge of AI/ML principles, including model development and evaluation
Familiarity with web app development and database management

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with NVIDIA NIMs, NeMo, and agentic AI frameworks (AutoGen, CrewAI, LangGraph)
Knowledge of AWS cloud services
Knowledge of advanced DevSecOps tools for security and vulnerability assessments
Exposure to API integrations and prompt engineering

Security Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. pythongoawskubernetesdockeraidata