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AI & Advanced Analytics Specialist, Senior

ID
2026-26647
Category
Information Technology
Location : Location
US-DC-Washington, DC
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain
Public Trust (NAC)
Minimum Clearance Required
N/A
Travel Requirement
Less than 10%

Overview

AI & Advanced Analytics Specialist, Sr (DOT MARAD):

 

Bowhead seeks a AI & Advanced Analytics Specialist, Sr to support the DOT MARAD contract in Washington, DC. This role focuses on designing, evaluating, and applying artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and automated classification workflows to modernize traffic safety data quality control. The position bridges quantitative analysis and modern analytical tools to enhance data standardization, pattern recognition, and workflow efficiency across large-scale program datasets.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include: 

  • Develops and evaluates automated classification models and text-matching pipelines to standardize unstructured free-text entries.
  • Builds data processing workflows to parse, de-duplicate, and structure multi-element records from various data sources.
  • Leverages AI tools, machine learning frameworks, or cloud analytics environments to automate routine data review and validation tasks.
  • Tracks quality metrics, model accuracy, and exception queues to continuously refine matching algorithms and decision rules.
  • Prepares data visualizations, flowcharts, and technical reports to communicate automated workflow performance to stakeholders.
  • Assists in integrating automated data validation logic into existing program databases and web-based reporting systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related analytical discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in data analysis, predictive modeling, or developing machine learning and natural language processing solutions.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Python or R for data manipulation, fuzzy string matching, and text analytics.
  • Experience utilizing modern AI platforms, machine learning libraries, or major cloud environments (such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure).
  • Proficiency in quantitative data analysis, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and standard analytical packages such as SAS.
  • Demonstrated ability to document system requirements, design analytical workflows, and present technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary is $100k-120k commensurate with experience.

 

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

 

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Public Trust level.  US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.

 

 

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