26-1116: AI Engineer 1 - Herndon, VA

Navitas Business Consulting Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting seeks an AI Engineer 1 to design, develop, and govern AI/ML architectures supporting enterprise modernization initiatives. You will contribute to AI architecture development, model governance, data pipeline engineering, and agentic AI capabilities while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and governance requirements.

The role requires an Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility, 3+ years of AI/ML experience, and proficiency with AWS/Azure/GCP and

Qualifications

• Active TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science; Master preferred.
• 3+ years AI/ML engineering or solution development experience.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Python, ML frameworks, and API development.
• Knowledge of AI governance, model lifecycle management, and data architecture concepts.
• DOW 8140 certification required.
• Ability to obtain/maintain TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of AI/ML architectures and cloud data pipelines.
• Develop AI model governance, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Design agentic AI architectures and multi-agent orchestration frameworks.
• Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures and vector database integrations.
• Support explainability, bias detection, model performance monitoring, and drift management.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and engineering teams to integrate AI technologies into enterprise platforms.
• Support architecture governance reviews and technical assessments.
• Document AI architecture designs, standards, and implementation guidance.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

AI/ML engineering experience

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP

Python & ML frameworks

API development

AI governance & lifecycle

DOW 8140 certified

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Python

APIs

Job description

AI Engineer 1

Job ID#:26-1116

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Location: DC Metro

Who We Are

Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do

At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do

The AI Engineer 1 supports the design, development, and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) architectures supporting enterprise modernization initiatives. This role contributes to AI architecture development, model governance, data pipeline engineering, and agentic AI capabilities while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance requirements.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support the design and implementation of AI/ML architectures and cloud-based data pipelines.
• Develop AI model governance frameworks, monitoring processes, and lifecycle management capabilities.
• Design and implement agentic AI architectures, including multi-agent orchestration frameworks and autonomous workflow solutions.
• Develop retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures and vector database integrations.
• Support explainability, bias detection, model performance monitoring, and drift management activities.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and engineering teams to integrate AI technologies into enterprise platforms.
• Support architecture governance reviews and technical assessments.
• Document AI architecture designs, standards, and implementation guidance.

What You’ll Need

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 3+ years of experience supporting AI/ML engineering or solution development.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Python, machine learning frameworks, and API development.
• Understanding of AI governance, model lifecycle management, and data architecture concepts.
• Must be DOW 8140 certified
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• AWS or Azure AI/ML specialty certification
• Experience with large language models (LLMs), RAG, and vector databases.
• Knowledge of MLOps tools and AI observability platforms.
• Familiarity with NIST AI Risk Management Framework and DoD AI guidance.

Salary Range: $120k - $135k The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

The pay range provided is a good-faith estimate and represents the range the company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.