EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC SECTOR DATA & AI RECRUITMENT
Harnham understands the unique challenges and requirements of the Public Sector. Our extensive experience allows us to provide tailored recruitment solutions for a wide range of job titles critical to government, health services, law enforcement, and higher education institutions. Here are some of the key positions we recruit for:
- Data Analysts
- Data Scientists
- Machine Learning Engineers
- AI Specialists
- Data Engineers
- Database Administrators
- BI Developers
- Data Architects
- Data Governance Managers
- Data Privacy Officers
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- IT Project Managers
- System Administrators
- DevOps Engineers
- Research Data Managers
- Educational Data Analysts
- Public Policy Data Analysts
- Health Data Scientists
- Crime Data Analysts
- Law Enforcement Data Specialists
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Our candidates are meticulously selected to bring both technical expertise and innovative thinking to drive your public sector projects forward.
WHY
HARNHAM?
Unparalleled Expertise
With over 17 years of experience in data and AI recruitment, Harnham has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the public sector. We leverage this expertise to provide innovative recruitment solutions that keep pace with technological advancements.
Comprehensive Market Knowledge
Our extensive network and detailed market insights allow us to tap into a vast pool of talent, ensuring we deliver precise and effective recruitment solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public sector.
Commitment to Excellence
We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and building long-term partnerships with our clients. Our tailored approach ensures that we meet your specific requirements and help you achieve your strategic objectives.
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Permanent Recruitment
We specialize in identifying and securing long-term talent who will become integral members of your data and AI teams. Our permanent recruitment solutions focus on finding professionals who align with your organization’s culture and strategic goals, ensuring they make lasting contributions.
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Contract Recruitment
Our contract recruitment services offer the flexibility to scale your workforce according to project demands. We provide access to highly skilled data and AI professionals for temporary or project-based engagements, allowing you to adapt quickly to changing needs.
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Executive Search
We conduct specialized searches for senior and executive-level roles in the public sector, ensuring your leadership team has the vision and expertise to drive your strategic initiatives. Our executive search services focus on finding leaders who can transform your data capabilities.
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Upskilling and Data Training
Elevate your team's data expertise with our all-encompassing training programs covering essential tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, Machine Learning, LLM’s and AI. This empowers your workforce to excel in today's data-driven business landscape.
Connect with the Harnham Public Sector and Higher Education Team
Discover how Harnham’s specialized recruitment services can empower your public sector projects and enhance your organization’s capabilities. Contact us today to learn more about our tailored solutions designed to meet your strategic objectives.
Joseph Pyne
Business Manager
Public Sector / Higher Education
JOBS
LATEST Public Sector
DATA & ai JOBS
Harnham are a specialist Data & AI recruitment business with teams that only focus on niche areas.
Machine Learning Engineer
Phoenix
$120000 - $160000
+ Data Science & AI
PermanentPhoenix, Arizona
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Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, Wednesdays WFH)
Compensation: $120K-$165K base + 10% bonus + equity (0.05-0.15%, negotiable)
Start Date: Targeting offer by end of April; ideal start mid-May
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required
About the Company
Our client is an AI company based in Phoenix, AZ, developing advanced generative AI solutions tailored to the nuclear power industry. Their flagship platform leverages large language models (LLMs) trained on nuclear-specific datasets to automate and optimize complex engineering processes. Their technology is designed with compliance, safety, and adaptability in mind-serving both cloud and on-premise environments.
About the Role
The company is hiring two Senior Machine Learning Engineers to build a novel, research-driven forecasting engine for nuclear equipment performance. The role leans heavily into research and is ideal for candidates with academic or self-directed ML research experience. You’ll work on custom neural net architectures-not just off-the-shelf models-and collaborate with a small, high-impact team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and develop custom neural networks and LLMs
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Build a multimodal model integrating logs, signals, and performance data
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Conduct research, literature reviews, and early-stage ML experiments
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Clean datasets and contribute to both research and early production code
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Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and domain experts
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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3+ years working directly with LLMs in a tech/startup environment
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5+ years total ML experience (if shifted to LLMs more recently)
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Strong understanding of time series data, diagnostics, and forecasting
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Deep experience with PyTorch and neural architecture design
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Exposure to multimodal modeling (text, audio, images, signals, etc.)
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Strong academic or independent ML research background (papers, projects, or publications)
Tech Stack:
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Must-Have: Python, PyTorch (or TensorFlow), Cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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Nice-to-Have: Docker, Linux, DevOps exposure
Perks & Benefits:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
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Unlimited PTO + 11 paid holidays
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Catered lunch on Fridays
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Equity options negotiable for standout candidates
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The team at Harnham have been outstanding in helping our company build a market-leading data science team. Harnham’s communication is great, and the recruiter’s take a consultative approach that’s really focused on provided value for both their clients and their candidates. They provide strong candidates that help us fill our roles with high achievers who are also a great fit for our culture.
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I have worked with Harnham for over 2 years now as our main Analytics Recruiter partner and I am very pleased with the overall service and the people we have hired via Harnham. Harnham’s team is very good at understanding our recruitment needs and always come back with relevant and well scanned CVs, which saves me precious time.
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Thanks to Harnham, I am now in a role that suits me. My recruiter was able to quickly identify the skills I had to offer and match me up with his client. It was a win-win for everyone. I was given great advice throughout the process, and I also appreciated the follow-ups that I received.
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I’ve had a great experience with Harnham. The recruiter provided great advice and ensured that I understood everything, and even followed up with me after I started my new role to see how I was settling in. I would recommend Harnham as a great recruitment company for anyone looking for a role in data and analytics.
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I've been a Senior Data Engineer for about 4-5 years and Harnham is one of the best recruitment agencies I worked with. There was a time when my offer fell through and the recruiter I was working with at Harnham jumped in to the rescue and scheduled interviews for me within a couple of days. Really good agency and some great people.
