This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves supporting the design and deployment of generative AI and machine learning solutions that drive automation and operational efficiency for a federal customer. - Support development and testing of generative AI prototypes and pilot solutions. - Assist in implementing LLM-based workflows and structured outputs. - Perform data preparation, exploratory analysis, and model validation using Python/R/SQL. - Contribute to dashboards and data visualization efforts. - Support integration of AI solutions with enterprise systems and APIs. - Apply secure coding practices and adhere to AI governance and compliance standards. - Contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field and two years’ experience or high school diploma/equivalent and six years’ experience. - Working proficiency in Python; familiarity with APIs and modern IDEs (e.g., VS Code). - Exposure to machine learning fundamentals and LLM usage. - Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows. - US Citizenship required; must have the ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance. Requirements - Experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch. - Exposure to generative AI, prompt engineering, or RAG architectures. - Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud AI services. - Entry-level AI or cloud certifications. Company Description Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. - Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. - The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. - Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Target Salary Range $86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Description About the Role In this role, you’ll be responsible for the hands-on design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the CMS platform and associated web applications. This role involves both frontend and backend development, translating product requirements and design specifications into clean, secure, and high-performance code. The Developer will work as part of a collaborative team, partnering with the Product Manager to understand feature requirements and with the User Researcher and designers to implement user-friendly and accessible interfaces. Key activities include customizing CMS functionality, building integrations with other state systems, writing and executing unit tests, and participating in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across the platform. What You’ll Do - Architect and deliver Drupal sites that are fully compliant with standards for design, accessibility, security, and performance - Write automated tests that support the delivery of quality software - Help define and support your application’s path to production - Work with less experienced engineers to level up their skills - Work directly with stakeholders and team members to set and manage expectations throughout the life of the project - Operate within an agile development process Requirements - 6+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, and migrations - Must reside in the US, be authorized to work in the US, and work must be performed in the US. What You’ll Bring - 6+ years building secure, accessible, responsive web applications - 6+ years building Drupal solutions, including module development, theming, and migrations - Expert command of Drush and Composer - A deep understanding of the fundamental technologies of the web: HTTP, SSL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON - Experience writing automated tests - A general understanding of containerization - Strong oral and written communication skills and the willingness to use them - A strong sense of ownership and engagement Nice to Have - Familiarity working in and with Cloud technologies like AWS, Pantheon, and Acquia - Familiarity with PHP frameworks such as Symfony, Laravel, and CakePHP - An active account on drupal.org Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.   Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

• Design and execute advanced AI/ML models – including fine-tuned LLMs and RAG architectures – for integration into both internal tooling and external client-facing products. • Lead experimentation efforts: clearly define hypotheses, design interpretable tests, analyze results rigorously, and communicate findings effectively. • Serve as the technical SME for GenAI/LLM-powered tools, from foundational architecture to model optimization and deployment. • Work with software and data engineering to productionize models and contribute to robust CI/CD pipelines with MLOps/LLMOps best practices. • Stay current on emerging methods in AI – e.g., agentic workflows, memory-augmented systems, multimodal embeddings – and bring those ideas to life in real-world applications. • Promote AI adoption internally by educating and empowering cross-functional partners while improving processes and workflows. • Manage your time and projects effectively, ensuring clear progress updates and proactive communication with collaborators. • Write production-grade Python code to support models, pipelines, and experimental frameworks.

• Evaluate new image generation and identity preservation papers and models. • Develop and deploy new versions of the image generation and image analysis pipelines • Monitor and fix production issues that impact users • Fine-tune and optimize models to improve character consistency, prompt responsiveness, and inference latency • Design and run experiments to benchmark model performance, tracking quality metrics across generations of pipeline improvements • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into ML solutions and bring new generative features from prototype to production