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, Inc. seeks an AI Engineer 1 to design, develop, and govern AI/ML architectures supporting enterprise modernization for government and commercial clients.

You will contribute to AI architecture, model governance, data pipelines, and agentic AI capabilities, aligning with enterprise standards. Requirements include active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, BS in CS/Engineering/Data Science (MS preferred), 3+ years of AI/ML experience, cloud experience

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of AI/ML engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in Python, ML frameworks, and API development.
• Understanding of AI governance and model lifecycle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

AI/ML engineering

API development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Master preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

ML frameworks

Vector databases

RAG architectures

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