26-1117: AI Engineer 2 - Herndon, VA

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

Job summary

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc. in Herndon, VA, seeks an AI Engineer 2 to lead AI/ML architecture, governance, and enterprise-scale initiatives, focusing on agentic systems and platform modernization.

This senior contributor will shape standards and roadmaps across projects. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software/AI, a related bachelor’s (Master preferred), active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and hands-on experience with cloud-native AI, MLOps, LLMs, vector databases, and multi-agent

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field, Master preferred
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases.
• Must be DOW 8140 certified
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Top Secret government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
• Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
• Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
• Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
• Support architecture review boards and technology assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies.
• Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.

Skills

TS clearance

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

AI/ML engineering

Software architecture

Cloud-native AI

MLOps

LLMs

Agent frameworks

Vector databases

DOW 8140 certified

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

AI Engineer 2

Job ID#: 26-1117

Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Location: Herndon, VA

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 2 serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for leading AI/ML architecture design, governance, and implementation efforts supporting enterprise-scale AI capabilities. This role provides advanced expertise in agentic systems, model governance, and AI platform modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead development of enterprise AI/ML architectures and governance frameworks.
• Design and implement multi-agent orchestration platforms and autonomous reasoning systems.
• Architect enterprise AI pipelines, vector database solutions, and hybrid knowledge management capabilities.
• Develop AI validation, explainability, model monitoring, and governance tools.
• Establish AI architecture standards, technical roadmaps, and integration patterns.
• Support architecture review boards and technology assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend enterprise adoption strategies.
• Mentor junior AI engineers and technical team members.

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
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, AI/ML engineering, or solution architecture.
• Experience designing and deploying enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience with cloud-native AI services and MLOps platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with LLMs, agent frameworks, and vector databases.
• 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 agencies.
• Experience with knowledge graphs and advanced AI governance frameworks.
• Relevant cloud or AI certifications.

Salary Range: $120k - $135k