AI Solution Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI Solution Architect to design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy for mission-ready solutions. The role requires strong expertise in AI/ML, Python, and modern software design, with potential to mentor team members.

Located in Ashburn, VA, with opportunities to lead cross-functional assessments and deliver innovative AI solutions. Applicants should have 5+ years in AI/data science/ML or software engineering, plus experience with Python and deep

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or software engineering.
• 5+ years of programming experience, including Python.
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, NLP, or agentic AI.
• Experience and comfort with independent, self-directed research.
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design.
• Ability to lead and support day-to-day technology assessment efforts, including analysis, requirements, and performance characterization.
• Ability to distill complex topics into core concepts for general audiences.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy.
• Develop innovative AI solutions addressing client business problems.
• Mentor and may supervise team members.
• Lead technology assessment efforts and compare alternatives.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Python programming

Deep learning / NLP / CV

Independent research

Microservices design

Technical leadership

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Doctorate in STEM (preferred)

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

LLMs

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and met hods to address clients' business problems and needs while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals and key ethical considerations. Apply advanced consult ing skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members. This position is located in Ashburn, VA.

You Have:

5+ years of experience with artifi cia l intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or sof tware engineering

5+ years of experience with programming, including in Python

Experience with deep learning, computer vision, NLP, or agentic AI

Experience and comfort with independent, self-directed research

Knowledge of modern sof tware design patterns, including microservice design

Ability to lead and supportthe day-to-day execution of technology assessment efforts, including analysis comparing alternatives, characterization and quantification of performance, and comprehension and development of requirements based on mission needs

Ability to quickly learn about and distill a wide variety of complex technical topics into core concepts understandable by general audiences

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Nice If You Have:

Experience leading technical development and technical research teams

Experience with generative and agentic AI technologies such as LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph

Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred ; Doctorate degree in a STEM fielda plus

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information .

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

AI Solution Architect

The Opportunity:

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and met hods to address clients' business problems and needs while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals and key ethical considerations. Apply advanced consult ing skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members. This position is located in Ashburn, VA.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with artifi cia l intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or sof tware engineering