AI Solutions Architect – FS, CI Polygraph Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assess and choose the most suitable model architectures (LLMs, SLMs, or traditional ML) according to mission specifications, weighing the trade-offs between accuracy, latency, and cost.

• Advise customers on decisions regarding "Build vs. Buy vs. Fine-tune," emphasizing open-source models (Llama, Mistral, Falcon) that can securely operate within a sovereign data perimeter.

• Demonstrated experience in constructing Agentic Workflows (AI agents capable of executing API calls and multi-step tasks).

• Design and execute resilient data pipelines within CDP to convert disorganized legacy data into formats ready for AI use.

• Create and enhance Vector Databases and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to base AI responses on verified agency data.

• Develop data pipelines utilizing Spark, Nifi, Kafka, or other ETL tools.

• Refine model inference for production settings through quantization, pruning, and hardware acceleration (NVIDIA GPU orchestration).

• Implement LLMOps to oversee model performance, identify hallucination rates, and manage model versioning and drift.

• Collaborate with the customer’s AI Center of Excellence (CoE) to set up automated safeguards for ethics, bias mitigation, and FedRAMP/IL5 compliance.

• Translate intricate technical AI concepts into mission-value presentations for GS-level stakeholders and agency leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, or Software Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years focused on Generative AI or Deep Learning.

• Proficient in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face).

• Practical experience with Cloudera (CDP), Spark, or similar big data environments.

• Skilled in orchestration tools such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Haystack.

• Experience in developing visual data representations and dashboards (Django, React, or Angular).

• Familiarity with a compiled programming language, preferably one compatible with the JVM (Java, Scala, etc.).

• Demonstrated capability to build ETL/ELT pipelines and work with both SQL and NoSQL/Vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or PGVector).

• Knowledge of government security frameworks (NIST AI RMF, FedRAMP, SRGs, STIGs).

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy

• Support work-life balance with Unplugged Days

• Flexible WFH Policy

• Mental & Physical Wellness programs

• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program

• Access to Continued Career Development

• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Employee Resource Groups