[Hiring] Senior AI Solutions Engineer @Data Systems Analysts, Inc.

Role Description

Build practical, secure AI and automation solutions that move from business or mission need through deployment, adoption, and measurable operational value.

The Senior AI Solutions Engineer will be part of the DSA Technology & Innovation Office (TIO) and work directly with DSA departments and Defense, Intelligence Community (IC), and Federal Civilian customer teams to identify, design, build, and deploy AI agents, intelligent automation, and agentic workflows that improve mission and business outcomes.

This is a hands-on engineering role that bridges business and mission needs with DSA's AI and Digital Transformation capabilities. The Senior AI Solutions Engineer will work with stakeholders to understand processes and pain points, rapidly prototype solutions, integrate AI with enterprise systems and data, and move successful solutions into secure, governed, operational use.

The role will initially leverage Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and related technologies, while expanding into other approved AI, agentic, and development platforms as DSA's capabilities mature. Success will be measured not only by solutions delivered, but also by user adoption, measurable operational improvement, and the reuse and scalability of capabilities across DSA and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience in software development, systems integration, workflow automation, enterprise applications, solutions engineering, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated recent hands-on experience designing or developing solutions using generative AI, large language model (LLM)-based tools, intelligent automation, or agentic technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and/or Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate or Power Apps, and familiarity with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of generative AI concepts, including prompt and context design, retrieval and knowledge grounding, agent tool use, orchestration, and solution evaluation.
• Experience using Python and/or JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, and integration or connector technologies.
• Experience integrating applications, data sources, APIs, or enterprise systems to deliver operational solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business or mission problems into practical technical solutions and measurable outcomes.
• Understanding of identity, access control, data protection, privacy, human-in-the-loop controls, and AI governance considerations.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to independently learn and apply emerging technologies in a rapidly changing technical environment.

Requirements

• Experience with additional AI and agentic development platforms such as Azure AI Foundry, OpenAI technologies, Anthropic Claude, Google AI technologies, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based integrations.
• Experience developing AI-enabled solutions supporting GovCon, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Federal Civilian, or other regulated environments.
• Experience automating business processes in areas such as capture and proposals, contracts, finance, human resources, acquisition, knowledge management, or program operations.
• Experience with automation and integration technologies such as UiPath, Azure Logic Apps, or comparable tools.
• Experience transitioning prototypes into production and supporting ongoing operation, adoption, and improvement.
• Experience training users and supporting organizational adoption of new technologies.
• Microsoft Power Platform or Azure AI certifications, such as PL-200, PL-400, or an applicable Azure AI credential.
• CompTIA Security+ CE.
• Active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

Benefits

The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

• Salary Pay Range: $120,000 — $140,000 USD

Company Description

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

DSA requires background checks, where permitted, by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.