Talent.com
MS Copilot AI Engineer
MS Copilot AI EngineerTantus Technologies, Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
MS Copilot AI Engineer

MS Copilot AI Engineer

Tantus Technologies, Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
[job_card.variable_days_ago]
[job_preview.job_type]
  • [job_card.full_time]
[job_card.job_description]

Overview

You will serve as the technical and strategic lead for the deployment, governance, and optimization of Microsoft’s Copilot Chat, 365 Copilot, as well as other AI tools within a federal agency. This hybrid role combines enterprise architecture, AI governance, and hands-on engineering to deliver a secure, compliant, and mission-aligned AI platform. You’ll work across IT, cybersecurity, legal, and business units to ensure that Copilot and related AI services are fully integrated, operationally sound, and are driving measurable productivity gains across the agency.

What You'll Do

Architecture & Strategy

  • Lead the end-to-end design and rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure AI Foundry across a secure government tenant
  • Architect AI infrastructure including Microsoft Graph grounding, web grounding, plugin extensibility, and telemetry integration
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party AI plugins and connectors in accordance with federal security standards
  • Align AI platform capabilities with agency mission goals and bureau-specific needs

Governance & Compliance

  • Develop and enforce AI governance policies, including responsible use, data boundaries, and risk mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with federal frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST AI RMF, and agency-specific directives
  • Collaborate with legal, cybersecurity, and privacy teams to manage ethical and regulatory considerations

    • Engineering & Operations

  • Administer and optimize Copilot services, plugins, and Graph-based integrations
  • Implement secure access controls, role-based permissions, and data protection mechanisms
  • Monitor AI performance, usage telemetry, and system health across bureaus
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to AI services and integrations

    • Enablement & Adoption

  • Drive Copilot adoption through training, prompt libraries, and tailored use cases
  • Partner with business owners to identify AI opportunities and deliver measurable productivity improvements
  • Maintain technical documentation, support channels, and user-facing resources
  • Report on AI usage, adoption metrics, and ROI to leadership

    • Required Knowledge and Skills

  • U.S. Citizen eligible for Public Trust clearance, existing clearance is preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, cloud engineering, or AI platform deployment, Azure GCC and MSFT FedRamped solutions.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure AI, Microsoft Graph, associated APIs and Copilot extensibility
  • Proven success in infrastructure governance, risk management, and operational support
  • Expertise in PowerShell, Azure CLI or other tools used for scripting and automation.
  • Strong communication skills across technical and executive audiences
  • Experience in both government and commercial environments preferred

    • Abilities

    Technical focus areas

  • Grounding & data access : Configure web grounding and Microsoft Graph grounding (Graph connectors, indexing scope, ACL mapping) to ensure least‑privilege access to SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and line‑of‑business repositories. Additionally, there will likely be the need to support other FedRamped, AI solutions available in the marketplace, and the ability to understand and expand utilization of MSFT Copilot products as needed.
  • Extensibility : Support Copilot Studio / Teams extensions as applicable; document integration patterns and guardrails.
  • Security & monitoring : Enable auditing, logging, and alerting across Microsoft 365 / Entra; integrate with Log Analytics and SIEM / SOAR.
  • Data protection : Implement Microsoft Purview (Sensitivity Labels, DLP, eDiscovery), retention, and auditing aligned to government requirements.

    • AI Policy & Governance (Government Context)

  • Draft and operationalize acceptable use , data classification / handling, human‑in‑the‑loop requirements, red‑teaming, incident response, and model safety boundaries.
  • Align controls to Zero Trust principles and frameworks relevant to the environment (e.g., NIST 800‑53 / 171, FedRAMP baselines).
  • Establish lifecycle governance for prompts, connectors, plugins, and data sources (change control, reviews, recertification).

    • API Access to Copilot (Plugins / Connectors / Extensions)

  • Design and secure API endpoints and app registrations (OAuth 2.0, Entra ID) for Copilot extensibility.
  • Implement Graph and LOB connectors with correct permission scopes (delegated vs. application) and enforce conditional access / MFA where appropriate.
  • Build telemetry for API usage, errors, latency, and throttling; define SLOs and operational runbooks.

    • Adoption, Training, and Support

  • Create admin and end‑user enablement (guides, quick starts, office hours).
  • Define support tiers, SLAs, and escalation paths; maintain knowledge base and runbooks.
  • The ability to educate other team members on AI prompt generation, to enable better customer support.

    • Nice to Haves

    Preferred Experience

  • Familiarity with federal IT security and compliance frameworks
  • Experience with plugin development, secure API integration, and telemetry analysis
  • Background in change management, user enablement, and cross-functional collaboration

    • Salary Range

    $180k-$225k

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    [job_alerts.create_a_job]

    Ai Engineer • Washington, DC, United States

    [internal_linking.similar_jobs]
    Edge AI Research Engineer — Transformer Models for Edge

    Edge AI Research Engineer — Transformer Models for Edge

    Anduril Industries, Inc. • Washington, DC, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A defense technology company is seeking an AI Engineer to advance military capabilities with cutting-edge technologies.The ideal candidate will have a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experie...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer - Onsite in Annapolis Jct, MD - TS / SCI & Full Scope Polygraph

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer - Onsite in Annapolis Jct, MD - TS / SCI & Full Scope Polygraph

    Booker DiMaio • North Laurel, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    An active Top Secret / SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required.This job is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD with 1-2 remote days / week depending on tasking. We have an immediate need for ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Applied AI Engineer

    Applied AI Engineer

    Visionist • Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Active Top Secret (TS / SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.Visionist has an exciting new, fully FUNDED opportunity for an Applied AI Engineer on our largest PRIME contract.Our team of Analysts...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    AI Engineer

    AI Engineer

    Helsing • Washington, DC, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Helsing is a defense AI company.Our mission is to protect our democracies.We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control the...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    Applied AI Interface Engineer

    Applied AI Interface Engineer

    MANTECH • Alexandria, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented.As part of the position, you will act as a Software Engineer designing and implementing services and components for AI applications.Responsib...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours] • [promoted] • [new]
    Sr. AI / ML Engineer II (6182)

    Sr. AI / ML Engineer II (6182)

    Metrostar • Capitol Heights, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    AI / ML models for IC missions—spanning feature engineering, training, evaluation, drift monitoring, and deployment across classified fabrics (MLOps at scale). AI / ML Lead on team consisting of softwar...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    AI Engineer

    AI Engineer

    Hatch It • Washington, DC, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Expression is seeking an experienced.Generative AI to support the continued growth of their Data Science Department.In this role, you will design and execute high-impact AI solutions for a wide ran...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30] • [promoted]
    AI Engineer

    AI Engineer

    3E • Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814
    [job_card.full_time]
    We are a mission-driven company with the purpose to enable a safer, more sustainable world! 3E provides a comprehensive suite of data, analytics, and software solutions for enabling and improving w...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_30]
    AI Engineer

    AI Engineer

    Soft source inc • Washington, DC, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    [filters_job_card.quick_apply]
    AI Engineer 1.Background and Context The AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying artificial intelligence solutions that enhanc...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
    AI / ML Engineer

    AI / ML Engineer

    Omegahires • Rockville, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Location : Rockville, MD (Onsite / Hybrid).Design and implement state-of-the-art AI / ML solutions to improve business functions. Collaborate with different departments to understand business needs and p...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior AI Engineer

    Senior AI Engineer

    Cogent People • Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    United States for at least 3 full years within the last 5 years.Citizen, Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), Employment Authorization Document (EAD)). Work Authorization Sponsorship (H1B Visa) : ....[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer

    Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer

    Phase2 Technology • Alexandria, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time] +1
    Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer.As an experienced machine learning engineer, you understand good software is more than just a good user experience. To compete in today's technical landscape, mi...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    AI Strategy Engineer

    AI Strategy Engineer

    Accenture Federal Services • Suitland, Maryland, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared pu...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Edge AI Research Engineer, ML for Autonomy

    Edge AI Research Engineer, ML for Autonomy

    Anduril Industries • Washington, DC, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    A leading defense technology company in Washington is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to develop and fine-tune advanced AI systems. You will be responsible for automatin...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior AI / ML Engineer (SWE-3)

    Senior AI / ML Engineer (SWE-3)

    Leidos • Columbia, MD, US
    [job_card.full_time]
    National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, A...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Machine Learning Engineer 6

    Machine Learning Engineer 6

    Comcast • Washington, Washington, D.C., US
    [job_card.full_time]
    Make your mark at Comcast a Fortune 30 global media and technology company.From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]
    Senior Applied AI Researcher / Engineer - Hybrid AI - ISR & Targeting

    Senior Applied AI Researcher / Engineer - Hybrid AI - ISR & Targeting

    The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD, United States
    [job_card.temporary]
    Do you want to lead the development of hybrid AI systems that apply and combine both statistical machine learning methods and cutting-edge mathematical optimization algorithms?.Do you want to lead ...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours] • [promoted] • [new]
    Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer

    Agentic AI Machine Learning Engineer

    Booz Allen Hamilton • Alexandria, VA, United States
    [job_card.full_time]
    Connect with others in our people‑first culture and enhance our collective ingenuity.Learn how we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life. Discover what to expect during your journe...[show_more]
    [last_updated.last_updated_variable_days] • [promoted]