Senior Copilot Engineer

Job ID: 2614625

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-16

Category: Software

Subcategory: SW Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Copilot Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing features related to AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot within the enterprise ecosystem. Your expertise will help us unlock the full potential of Microsoft's AI-driven solutions, automating workflows, improving team productivity, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

As a hands-on expert in Copilot technologies powered by Azure OpenAI Service, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging Microsoft 365 integrations, APIs, and advanced AI models to create cutting-edge solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and deploy Microsoft Copilot features to meet organizational needs across applications like Microsoft 365 Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Leverage Microsoft's AI technologies, including Azure OpenAI Service, to design and implement advanced productivity solutions tailored for business users.
• Identify automation opportunities within workflows and integrate Copilot tools to enhance team efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to define requirements and deploy AI-driven experiences.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Copilot integrations within enterprise environments to ensure seamless operation.
• Leverage Microsoft Graph API for integrating Copilot capabilities into existing products and workflows.
• Stay up to date on advancements in Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and related AI technologies, and recommend strategies to implement new features.
• Conduct training sessions and provide user-centered documentation to educate teams on leveraging Copilot functionality optimally.
• Monitor usage analytics and continuously refine configurations to maximize Copilot's business value.
• Ensure proper security and compliance measures are implemented to align with company and industry standards.

Qualifications

?Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (4 years of equivalent work experience in lieu of degree) plus 14 years of experience with Microsoft technologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or AI/ML roles, preferably involving Microsoft products or cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Automate, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services, specifically Azure OpenAI, Azure Functions, and integration methods.
• Strong knowledge of APIs (Microsoft Graph API is a plus), RESTful services, and back-end integrations.
• Proven record of designing and delivering AI-driven solutions in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with Natural Language Processing (NLP) models such as GPT or other LLMs.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance standards (e.g., handling of sensitive data).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, or AI technologies (e.g., Azure AI Engineer Associate).
• Experience with Power Platform, including Power Apps and Power BI.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with integrating third-party applications with Microsoft Copilot functionality.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .