[Hiring] AI Engineer @Karsun Solutions, LLC

Role Description

Karsun Solutions is actively looking to support a modernization of digital services and accelerate delivery of healthcare and benefits programs for Veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Candidates will support a program focused on expanding the Digital Transformation Center’s ability to deliver enterprise applications using modern development frameworks, low code and no code platforms, and cloud based SaaS and PaaS environments. The objective is to deliver digital capabilities that support both Veteran healthcare services and benefits programs.

The program supports multiple concurrent low code/no code products serving a wide-range of users, while maintaining reliability, security, and delivery speed across a complex enterprise platform environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain AI capabilities, including AI-assisted development, automation, and decision-support solutions, aligned with business objectives and operational baselines.
• Integrate AI technologies across the DTC enterprise platforms (Salesforce/MuleSoft, Microsoft Power Platform/Dynamics, Pega, Box, Appian), including platform-native AI features and API-based integrations.
• Apply AI-enabled code generation, automated testing, configuration recommendations, and code quality analysis within agile delivery teams, with human oversight and accountability for every deliverable.
• Lead enterprise AI integrations, validate performance, and provide technical guidance while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Educate teams on best practices, responsible use, and secure implementation of AI, including protection of PII and PHI under HIPAA and VA privacy requirements.
• Support security and ATO documentation for AI components so they clear DTC architecture and security approval gates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Systems, Operations Research, or a related field, plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. 10 years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining AI capabilities in enterprise environments, including AI-assisted development, automation, or decision-support solutions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust background investigation.
• Available on contract award and willing to sign a letter of commitment.

Requirements

• Experience integrating large language models or generative AI services in a commercial cloud environment, such as AWS or Azure, for production use.
• Experience with AI features on Salesforce, Microsoft Power Platform, Pega, or Appian.
• Experience implementing AI in federal, healthcare, or other regulated environments, including FedRAMP or ATO processes.
• Proficiency in Python and modern MLOps or DevOps tooling, including GitHub.

Benefits

• Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
• Salary Range: The proposed salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Karsun considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
• Third Party Resumes: Karsun does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Karsun and Karsun will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
• Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.
• Location: To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Statement on AI and Hiring Process: At Karsun, we are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. We do not use artificial intelligence to make decisions on candidates, scan resumes, or source potential hires.