Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
Other
Job Family:
Data Science and Data Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
AI Prompting, Analytical Work, Communication, Critical Thinking
Certifications:
None
Experience:
0 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No
Job Description:
AI PROMPT ENGINEER ASSOCIATE
Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As an AI Prompt Engineer Associate . Here, you’ll see the bigger picture on mission initiatives and where your program management career can go at GDIT.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As an AI Prompt Engineer Associate, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of GSA.
We are seeking a highly curious and detail-oriented associate prompt engineer with strong communication and analytical thinking skills to help design, refine, and test prompts for a variety of AI use cases. In this role, you will collaborate closely with AI-ML subject-matter experts and solutions architects to develop clear, effective instructions that support the creation of AI-enabled software solutions.
No programming experience is required. We are looking for exceptional communicators, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who loves language, enjoys experimenting with AI tools, and wants to enter the rapidly growing field of AI-driven software development and model interaction.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The AI Prompt Engineer Associate must have:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or High School Degree
- Experience: 0+ years of related experience with BA/BS or 4 years of relevant experience with High School Degree
- Required skills
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Excellent problem-solving skills with creative mindset
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Strong communication skills to collaborate with other program members and stakeholders
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Curiosity about AI systems, how they work, and how to optimize generative AI responses
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Strong analytical thinking
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Comfort with iterative experimentation and attention to detail
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Experience using AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, CoPilot, etc.)
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Certifications in Prompt Engineering
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Experience in writing, editing, and content development using GenAI is a plus
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Create, test, and refine prompts for various AI use cases (vibe coding, content generation, workflows, classification, etc.)
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Analyze AI outputs for accuracy, quality, tone, and adherence to requirements under supervision
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Document prompt templates, test cases, and best practices
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand program goals and translate them into effective prompt strategies
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Identify edge cases, failure modes, and opportunities to improve reliability
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Maintain libraries of prompts and ensure consistent style and instructions across program under senior level supervision
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Stay current on generative AI capabilities, limitations, and emerging techniques
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.
The likely salary range for this position is $78,200 - $105,800. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Remote
Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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