AI Architect (Public Trust Clearance)

SHR Consulting Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SHR is seeking an AI Architect to design and implement AI/ML architectures supporting FEMA’s cloud, analytics, and mission systems. The person in this position will integrate AI services with FEMA’s enterprise architecture and data platforms.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to advance in federal modernization initiatives, with priority considerations for FEMA Public Trust clearance in the last three years.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in AI/ML architecture.
• Expertise in ML engineering and distributed systems.
• Experience designing AI/ML pipelines and MLOps.
• Knowledge of federal privacy and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect AI/ML pipelines, MLOps processes, and cloud-based model deployment.
• Evaluate AI platforms such as AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, and GCP Vertex.
• Lead responsible AI, model governance, and bias/risk mitigation practices.
• Support use case development, prototyping, and technical evaluation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, PMs, and Cloud Architects to integrate AI capabilities.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience with similar responsibilities.

Skills

MLOps

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud services

Model governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AWS Sagemaker

Azure ML

GCP Vertex

Job description

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration, enterprise IT, including cloud services: cyber, software, advanced analytics, and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

We are seeking an AI Architect to design and implement AI/ML architectures supporting FEMA’s cloud, analytics, and mission systems. The person in this position will integrate AI services with FEMA’s enterprise architecture and data platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect AI/ML pipelines, MLOps processes, and cloud-based model deployment.
• Evaluate AI platforms such as AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, and GCP Vertex.
• Lead responsible AI, model governance, and bias/risk mitigation practices.
• Support use case development, prototyping, and technical evaluation.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, PMs, and Cloud Architects to integrate AI capabilities.
• Minimum 7 years of work experience with similar responsibilities.
• Strong background in ML engineering and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Python, ML frameworks, and cloud ML services.
• Understanding of federal data privacy and security requirements.

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Priority considerations for FEMA Public TrustClearance or DHS Public Trust in the last three years. Active Public Trust, or the ability to obtain.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans with company match.
• Paid time off and federal holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law. EEO/AA Employer/Veteran/Disabled.