Cleared AI/ML Careers · DMV & Remote

Cleared AI/ML Jobs in the DMV — for Secret, TS, and TS/SCI professionals.

ClearedMatch is the only talent network built exclusively for AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science professionals who hold a Secret clearance or higher in US Government Contracting. Register once — confidentially — and we bring the right cleared roles to you. Always free for candidates.

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Why cleared AI/ML talent is different

The market for cleared artificial-intelligence and machine-learning talent is one of the tightest in the country. Federal missions increasingly depend on ML, computer vision, and large-language-model capabilities — but the people who can do that work and hold an active clearance are rare, and the best of them are almost never on public job boards. Most cleared AI/ML moves happen through trusted referral, not applications.

ClearedMatch closes that gap. Instead of shouting into a resume pile, you register once, tell us your clearance level and specialty, and we match you to roles that fit — quietly, and without your current employer ever seeing your profile.

Cleared AI/ML roles we match

Machine Learning Engineer

Model training, deployment, MLOps for federal missions.

Data Scientist

Analytics, modeling, and decision support in cleared environments.

AI Research Scientist

Applied research in NLP, LLMs, and computer vision.

MLOps / ML Platform Engineer

Pipelines, infrastructure, and model lifecycle at scale.

Computer Vision Engineer

Imagery, sensor, and geospatial ML for defense and intel.

NLP / LLM Engineer

Language models and knowledge systems for government use.

Clearance levels we serve

ClearedMatch works with professionals who hold an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance — including those with a current CI or full-scope polygraph. If your clearance is active or in a reinstatement-eligible window, you belong in the network.

Where the cleared AI/ML jobs are

The DC–Maryland–Virginia (DMV) corridor concentrates most cleared AI/ML work because of its proximity to federal agencies and defense primes — Northern Virginia, the Maryland I-270 tech corridor, and the District itself. That said, remote and hybrid cleared roles are growing quickly, and we match nationwide. Tell us your location and relocation preference when you register.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a cleared AI/ML job?

A US Government Contracting role that requires an active clearance and applies AI, ML, or data science — from ML engineering to applied research supporting federal missions.

Is ClearedMatch really free for candidates?

Yes. Registering and getting matched is always free. Employers who hire through the network pay us — you never do.

Will my current employer see that I registered?

No. Your profile is confidential and is never exposed to your current employer. We reach out to you privately about specific fits.

Ready to be seen by the right cleared employers?

Register once. Stay confidential. Let the roles come to you.

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