AI/ML Solutions Architect, Lead

AI/ML Solutions Architect, Lead

The Opportunity:

Designs and implements effective AI solution architecture or strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs, while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals, and key ethical considerations. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, and contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with data science, machine learning (ML), deep learning, or AI on AWS services and platforms
• Experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining Generative AI and AI Agents employing Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Custom ML modeling, and training
• Experience building and scaling AI-ready CI/CD pipelines leveraging IaaS for MLOps and AIOps, and leveraging DevSecOps tools to manage the end-to-end deployment of AI prototypes into highly regulated production environments while maintaining high availability and security compliance
• Ability to develop solutions using technologies or tools, including Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Helm, Linux, AWS Cloud Services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SageMaker, CloudWatch, and Bedrock
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts and the AI/ML development lifecycle into actionable business insights for senior-level leadership and operational end-users, facilitating informed decision-making and project buy-in
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in a CS, Engineering, or Data Science field
• DoD 8170/8140 IAT Level II Certification, such as Security+, and a compliant computing environment certification, such as AWS Cloud Practitioner

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with MLOps for production and ML workloads
• Experience working with cybersecurity teams to develop and review technical documentation and security control implementation required to achieve and maintain ATO
• Experience packaging and framing technical R&D outputs into enterprise-grade offerings, ensuring AI solutions are structured for governance, security compliance, and seamless alignment with existing business workflows

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.