AI Developer - USA | Remote

About the Company
Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business and fully remote IT services provider supporting federal partners nationwide. The company delivers Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions focused on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, artificial intelligence, and modernization of federal information systems.
IGS aims to be a health IT trendsetter by developing innovative, cost-aware solutions that address complex healthcare IT challenges. Its mission is to design and deliver tailored technology solutions while providing exceptional service.
About the Role
Initiate Government Solutions is building a pipeline of candidates for a remote AI Developer position supporting its work in the federal healthcare sector. Candidates will be contacted as opportunities become available for further consideration.
The AI Developer will work alongside engineers to develop and deploy data-driven, scalable AI solutions that support federal healthcare programs. This role involves collaborating with developers, data scientists, healthcare domain experts, and program leadership to build AI applications that improve healthcare service delivery, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.
The position requires hands-on development experience in AI/ML and programming, along with the ability to work in secure, regulated environments. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with developers, healthcare domain experts, data scientists, and program leadership to design and implement AI solutions for federal healthcare programs.
Design, develop, test, and maintain AI-enabled software solutions using machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision where appropriate.
Develop and optimize tools, dashboards, and algorithms to analyze large-scale healthcare datasets, including electronic health records (EHRs), claims data, clinical notes, and population health statistics.
Integrate AI components into secure federal IT environments while ensuring compatibility with existing systems and compliance with applicable security and privacy regulations.
Debug, troubleshoot, and validate AI models and applications to maintain accuracy, performance, and reliability in production environments.
Document system architecture, model assumptions, and development processes to support reproducibility, maintainability, and audit readiness.
Contribute to technical procedures, user manuals, and support documentation for system administrators and end users.
Support model monitoring, versioning, and retraining to maintain model accuracy and reduce bias over time.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and DevSecOps practices to support iterative development, feedback, and secure deployment pipelines.
Stay informed about AI advancements, ethical considerations, and regulatory updates relevant to federal healthcare.
Contribute to innovation and technical best practices within the agency.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in AI/ML development, data science, or software engineering.
Experience working with clinical, claims, or operational healthcare data in a federal or regulated environment.
Proficiency in AI/ML programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or XGBoost.
Experience with NLP, computer vision, or time-series modeling in a healthcare or clinical context.
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with relational databases.
Experience with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or VA private cloud environments.
Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD tools such as Docker, Jenkins, GitLab, or Kubernetes.
Understanding of API development and integration using RESTful APIs.
Knowledge of structured and unstructured healthcare data, including EHRs, clinical notes, and imaging data.
Understanding of data privacy, de-identification, and ethical AI practices in healthcare environments.
Knowledge of federal IT compliance standards, including HIPAA, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
Experience developing secure software in highly regulated environments.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, particularly in AI, Machine Learning, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
Previous experience supporting VA, HHS, DoD, or other federal healthcare IT programs.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems such as VistA/CPRS or Cerner.
Knowledge of RESTful API integration using VA Lighthouse APIs.
Active VA Public Trust.
Previous experience supporting a VA program.
Experience working successfully in a remote environment.
Core Competencies
Integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct, including accountability, openness to constructive feedback, and following through on commitments.
Empathy and emotional intelligence when working with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
A collaborative approach that values inclusion, respect, and understanding customer and end-user needs.
Strong work ethic, reliability, dedication, productivity, and accountability.
Self-motivation, initiative, and a results-oriented approach.
Commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Salary & Benefits
Compensation is determined by factors including geographic location, federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, competencies, education, and certifications.
Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) matching and profit sharing.
Paid time off.
Training time for personal development.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Education assistance, with potential merit increases for obtaining work-related certifications.
Employee recognition and referral programs.
Spot bonuses and additional benefits.
Location and Work Arrangement
Work arrangement: Fully remote.
Assignment: Remote access to VA systems using approved VA-provided communication systems.
Travel: Not required; occasional attendance at on-site client meetings may be requested.
Additional Information
Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.