Associate AI Developer

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid)

Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled AI Solutions Developer to design and implement innovative, AI-powered tools using Azure OpenAI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and chatbot technologies to automate and enhance business processes for our clients. This role involves building intelligent agents for use cases like compliance review, policy analysis, scheduling, and research monitoring while optimizing secure Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to prototype, deploy, and refine AI solutions, lead project planning and reporting, and ensure alignment with IT security and change management standards. Proficiency in Python, C#, data engineering, and cloud technologies is essential, along with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI-powered solutions using Azure OpenAI, RAG techniques, and chatbot integrations to automate client business processes.
• Design and build AI agents that support use cases such as compliance checking, policy analysis, meeting scheduling, and grant/clinical trial monitoring.
• Enhance and maintain the existing client AI Chat Tool, ensuring seamless user experiences and high-accuracy responses using AI technologies.
• Configure and optimize secure cloud infrastructure within client Azure environment to support AI applications.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to define, prototype, test, and deploy AI use cases and assess automation's impact on workload and cost efficiency.
• Lead the development of project schedules, success metrics, and progress reports for leadership.
• Ensure development activities align with client IT security standards, documentation practices, and change management processes.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and integrate user feedback to iteratively improve pilot tools.
• Develop training materials and deliver recorded sessions for staff education.
• Collaborate with the client IT Infrastructure and Cloud Teams, using tools such as ServiceNow for ticket tracking and change requests.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years applying AI/ML in real-world solutions.
• Minimum 2 years with Microsoft Azure Cloud and Azure OpenAI services (Bot Services, Storage, Azure ML, etc.).
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python and C#.
• Strong background in data engineering (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience developing RAG pipelines, chatbots, and LLM-integrated applications.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for ticketing and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority and work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation target salary is $92,500. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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