AI Practice Lead for Federal AI Strategy

Riva Solutions Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Riva Solutions Inc. seeks an AI Practice Lead to architect and scale next-generation AI capabilities across core lines of business. You will drive the AI roadmap, build reusable frameworks, and ensure responsible AI deployment for federal customers.

The role blends thought leadership with hands-on development, shaping enterprise AI strategy and governance while collaborating with CTO, delivery teams, and business development to deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years delivering AI/ML solutions, including 5+ years in architecture/technical leadership.
• Hands-on experience building AI prototypes, ML models, and production-grade pipelines.
• Strong experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure AI/ML services and cloud-native data architectures.
• Expertise in ML, DL, and LLM deployment and governance.
• Familiarity with MLOps, CI/CD, and model lifecycle management.
• Human-centered design principles applied to AI-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data compliance in AI environments.
• Strong collaboration and ability to interface with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Federal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the roadmap for RIVA’s AI Practice and align with company strategy and customer outcomes.
• Architect and deliver end-to-end AI solutions including data ingestion, model design, training, deployment, and governance.
• Build and scale AI/ML operations (MLOps) pipelines with automation and monitoring.
• Serve as a hands-on technical expert designing POCs and implementing AI components.
• Partner with BD/Sales to develop AI-enabled proposals and customer demonstrations.
• Establish and promote AI delivery standards, governance models, and ethical AI practices.
• Integrate cybersecurity and data privacy standards into AI architectures.
• Track emerging AI trends to identify new capabilities for delivery teams.
• Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary AI team.

Skills

Hands-on AI prototyping

AWS/Azure AI/ML

ML/DL/LLM deployment

MLOps

Cybersecurity & data compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

U.S. Citizenship & security clearance

Human-centered AI design

AI strategy & governance

Executive stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Engineering/related

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Riva Solutions Inc. seeks an AI Practice Lead to architect and scale next-generation AI capabilities across core lines of business. You will drive the AI roadmap, build reusable frameworks, and ensure responsible AI deployment for federal customers.

The role blends thought leadership with hands-on development, shaping enterprise AI strategy and governance while collaborating with CTO, delivery teams, and business development to deliver measurable impact.