Junior AI Prompt Engineer

Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

Junior AI Prompt Engineer aiding U.S. Customs and Border Protection in AI adoption.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with stakeholders to understand business processes, gather requirements, identify operational pain points, and evaluate opportunities for AI adoption.
Design, test, refine, and document reusable prompts and prompt workflows for approved large language model platforms.
Develop and support AI-enabled workflows that improve operational efficiency and automate manual processes.
Support demonstrations, training sessions, and user adoption activities that help stakeholders effectively leverage AI capabilities.
Use approved AI platforms to assist stakeholders with research, summarization, reporting, analysis, and development of decision-support content.
Evaluate and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with mission requirements.
Research emerging AI capabilities and identify practical use cases that support mission objectives.
Support rapid prototyping, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of AI solutions.
Document AI use cases, workflows, findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
Collaborate with technical teams to support deployment and integration efforts.
Identify opportunities for advanced AI capabilities, automation, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI solutions and coordinate with technical teams as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience applying AI tools to solve business, operational, academic, or technical problems.
Experience designing, testing, or refining prompts for generative AI platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to gather requirements and translate business needs into practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with workflow automation tools such as n8n, Make.com, Zapier, LangFlow, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts.
Experience with AI agents, chatbots, or conversational AI solutions.
Exposure to APIs, scripting, software development, or low-code/no-code platforms.
Experience identifying, documenting, or improving business processes.
Experience supporting AI adoption, user training, or technology implementation efforts.
Experience working in a federal government environment.
Familiarity with prompt evaluation, output validation, and responsible AI practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
AD&D
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Referral program
Paid Legal Plan
and more....

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI toolsgenerative AI platformsworkflow automationprompt designoutput validationdata analysisproblem-solvingbusiness process improvementAPIsscripting

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationindependencerequirement gatheringtraininguser adoptiontechnical communicationproblem translationcontinuous improvement