Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.
Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.
Job Location:
This role will be 100% remote.
Clearance:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
Job Description:
In this position as an Automation & AI Engineer, you will support the design, development, and deployment of intelligent automation solutions leveraging RPA, AI/ML, Chatbots, and cognitive automation technologies. You will play a key role in evaluating automation use cases, building proof-of-concepts, and modernizing existing automation solutions across hybrid environments. In this position, you will also:
- Assist in identification and evaluation of Intelligent Automation (IA) use cases that support business objectives.
- Support the prototyping, piloting, and evaluation of emerging RPA, AI/ML, Chatbot, and cognitive automation tools.
- Conduct proof-of-concepts and recommend solutions aligned with enterprise requirements.
- Design, develop, code, test, and release RPA and cognitive automation solutions (target of 10 automations annually).
- Migrate, enhance, and modernize existing automation solutions across on-premise, server, and cloud platforms.
- Apply Agile, DevOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), and CI/CD best practices to all development efforts.
- Work with new or legacy codebases to adjust solutions for compliance with platform standards.
- Deliver all required development documentation per ELC processes.
- Provide post-production support, change management, and maintenance for 10+ automations annually.
- Support operational enhancements, bug fixes, and platform-level adjustments for deployed automations.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in RPA, AI/ML, and cognitive automation engineering.
- 1+ year of experience with RPA platforms (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, etc.).
- 1+ year of experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, NLP tools, etc.) and chatbot technologies.
- 1+ year of experience with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Desired Skills:
- Relevant certification in RPA (UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), hybrid deployment models, and system integration techniques for legacy and modern platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and IT teams.
- Experience developing intelligent document processing solutions leveraging AI/ML and related cognitive automation technologies.
- Exposure to federal government systems, compliance requirements, and security standards.
At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $115,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.
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