Senior Technical Lead - Model Zoo with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on9115, Santayana Drive, Mantua, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22031, United States
ECS Federal LLC is the federal segment of a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value attracting and developing top talent, fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven.
The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. This platform extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, supporting collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts.
The Senior Technical Lead - Model Zoo serves as the authoritative technical architect and operational leader for the WDP Core Integration Model Zoo. This role acts as the central interface through which mission users across all classification levels discover, request, and access production-ready AI and machine learning models. You will drive the technical strategy, catalog governance, and integration architecture required to deliver secure, transparent, and mission-aligned model access. Your work ensures the Model Zoo accelerates model discoverability, increases deployment transparency, and strengthens access governance across all enclaves.
In this position, you will define the model catalog structure, metadata requirements, and access workflows that link the Model Zoo to scanning pipelines, packaging workflows, and deployment systems. You will design and govern model registration services, discovery APIs, and role-based access controls aligned with NIST security controls and Zero Trust foundations. By coordinating release activities with pipeline engineering and cybersecurity teams, you will ensure Model Zoo updates align with model promotion cycles and enclave readiness requirements.
This position is based in the National Capital Region, covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please note that this position is contingent upon contract award.
ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. 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, or local jurisdiction law.
Work model: On-site
9115, Santayana Drive, Mantua, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22031, United States
Mantua, Virginia
Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility. Advanced cloud or AI/ML platform certification such as AWS Machine Learning Specialty, Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional, or equivalent. Practical experience with AI/ML model serving frameworks and tooling such as vLLM, Amazon Bedrock, Hugging Face, Ray, or MLflow. Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture principles and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Experience developing and presenting technical governance artifacts, catalog design specifications, and program briefings for senior military, Senior Executive Service, and program management stakeholders in a DoW or Intelligence Community environment.
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