Forest Pond Associates, Inc. Junior Associate - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lead Remote · Full time Company website

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Forest Pond Associates is a consulting firm that provides technology, data, and operational support to government and life sciences organizations. We help clients address complex challenges through practical expertise, thoughtful collaboration, and hands-on delivery. Our work includes supporting secure, reliable systems and helping teams strengthen the processes and capabilities they depend on.

Description of Duties

The selected candidate will:

- Design, develop, and deploy AI models and algorithms.

- Work with cross-functional teams to identify and address AI-related challenges.

- Analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.

- Maintain and troubleshoot AI applications and models, including resolving defects and performance issues.

- Improve models through iteration and experimentation.

- Keep current with developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

- Document and present findings to stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Minimum Experience

The selected candidate must have:

- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience in AI, machine learning, or data science.

- Experience with natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision.

- Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, R, or Java.

- Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse, and data pipelines.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Engagement Requirements

- Candidates located in the continental United States

- The position is remote until further notice. When onsite work is required, it will take place in Central Pennsylvania.

- In-person interviews or stakeholder work sessions may be held in Central PA

- The selected resource must attend a full-day onsite orientation and collect any assigned equipment in person.

Resources must:

 - Complete the onboarding forms.

 - Sign technology use policy and any required facility access agreement.

 - Provide a contact phone number and current professional photo.

 - Provide a Pennsylvania criminal history check dated after the statement of work release date, as well as a national criminal check.

 - Sign a nondisclosure agreement if they will access or manage client systems or data. The client supervisor must also approve and sign the agreement.

- Remote resources are expected to follow the client’s IT work guidelines, including:

 - Using cameras during meetings.

 - Maintaining a professional appearance during meetings.

 - Being able to reach the client work location within three hours in an emergency.

 - Attending onsite as needed for planned implementations or system issues, with advance notice when possible.

- Resources must follow all applicable company and client standards.