Machine Learning/AI Contractor

Position Summary Contractor Remote Work you'll do As an Machine Learning/AI Contractor, you will be responsible for delivering advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to support the Deloitte project team’s analytical and automation needs. You will be part of developing, training, and implementing innovative models using relevant data sources, applying techniques such as natural language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics to address project objectives. Your role will involve data preprocessing, feature selection, model evaluation, and deployment of AI-driven applications, as well as continuous monitoring to ensure optimal performance. Collaboration and documentation are key as you work closely with technical team members to align solutions with project requirements. Key Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and optimize AI/ML solutions specific to healthcare and clinical text analytics requirements. • Design and maintain NLP pipelines for extracting and standardizing data from millions of unstructured documents. • Fine-tune pre-trained LLMs and develop custom models using Python and leading NLP frameworks (spaCy, Hugging Face, NLTK). • Integrate with Databricks, Azure Cognitive Services, and utilize API-driven LLMs and third-party libraries as required. • Execute rigorous data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature selection to enhance model performance. • Deploy models to production, monitor their real-time performance, and adapt models based on feedback and observed results. • Evaluate and validate model outputs, supporting a transparent, auditable, and human-in-the-loop pipeline. • Work with clinicians and stakeholders to interpret and improve outputs, facilitating communication between technical and non-technical team members. • Document methodologies, workflows, and results for technical teams and business/clinical partners. Qualifications • Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, data science, biomedical informatics, or related field. • 5+ years of professional experience as an AI/ML engineer, with demonstrated expertise in healthcare NLP and data extraction. • Proficiency with Azure Cognitive Services, Databricks, SQL Server, and deployment of LLMs (open-weight, Databricks foundation, API-driven models). • Hands-on experience with Python and NLP frameworks such as spaCy, Hugging Face, and NLTK; experience with third-party pre-trained NLP libraries. • Proven ability to extract data from high-volume, unstructured healthcare documents and translate medical terminology into structured data. • Strong record of deploying and monitoring models in production environments, with attention to performance, quality, and compliance. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in working with clinical staff and business stakeholders. • Clinical EHR data experience, model fine-tuning, and prompt engineering expertise. • Experience with Claude API implementation and healthcare regulatory compliance (HIPAA, etc.) is a plus. • Ability to handle the entire AI solution lifecycle, from model development to deployment and human-in-the-loop review. The expected pay range for this contract assignment is $100 - $105 per hour.  The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity must be geographically based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Deloitte is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. #Remote Expected Work Schedule Approximate hours per week About Deloitte Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means , a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Requisition code: 319661