AI Solution Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an AI Solution Architect to design and implement AI solution architectures and strategies for diverse clients in the federal sector. You will mentor team members, translate client problems into implementable AI designs, and lead workshops to compare solution trade-offs while ensuring security and governance requirements.

The role emphasizes independent work, extensive technical expertise, and alignment with client goals; a Public Trust eligibility may be required,

Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI capabilities into business processes, workflows, or production software applications.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tooling, including GitHub Copilot, Copilot CLI, Codex, or Claude Code.
• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI / CD, workflow automation, or pipeline orchestration.
• Experience developing in NodeJS, .NET, or SQL.
• Experience designing scaffolding, harnesses, or orchestration layers that allow AI tools to operate reliably within an existing engineering or business environment.
• Knowledge of AI solution architecture patterns, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), tool calling, and agentic workflows.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices, version control, and code review processes in a team setting.
• Ability to translate client business problems into implementable AI solution designs, work without considerable direction, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, and mentor or supervise team members.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architecture or strategy addressing client problems while aligning with organizational goals.
• Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise across industries.
• Develop innovative AI solutions to complex problems and mentor team members.
• Translate client problems into implementable AI designs and supervise team members when needed.

Skills

AI capabilities integration

AI tooling (Copilot)

GitHub Actions CI/CD

NodeJS/.NET/SQL

AI solution patterns (RAG)

Secure software practices

Version control & code review

Client problem translation

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE/AI-related field

Master’s degree in CS/SE/Data Science

Tools

Azure AI Foundry

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

AutoGen

Azure cloud services

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture or 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.

You Have:

Experience integrating AI capabilities into business processes, workflows, or production sof tware applications

Experience with AI-assisted development tooling, including GitHub Copilot, Copilot CLI, Codex, or Claude Code

Experience with GitHub Actions for CI / CD, workflow automation, or pipeline orchestration

Experience developing in NodeJS, .NET, or SQL

Experience designing scaffolding, harnesses, or orchestration layers that allow AI tools to operate reliably within an existing engineering or business environment

Knowledge of AI solution architecture patterns, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation ( RAG ) , tool calling, and agentic workflows

Knowledge of secure sof tware development practices, version control, and code review processes in a team setting

Ability to translate client business problems into implementable AI solution designs, work without considerable direction, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, and mentor or supervise team members

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, AI / ML integration, or solution architecture, or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, AI / ML integration, or solution architecture

Nice If You Have:

Experience with Azure AI Foundry, including model deployment, evaluation, agent development, or content safety configuration

Experience with agent frameworks and protocols, including Model Context Protocol ( MCP ) , Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or AutoGen

Experience with consult ing or client-facing delivery in a federal or public sector environment

Knowledge of Azure cloud services, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code

Knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Knowledge of evaluation met hods for AI-generated code and output quality, including benchmarking and regression testing

Ability to lead technical workshops and communicate solution trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Ability to assess AI tooling options and produce recommendations aligned to client budget , security posture, and mission goals

Master's degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Micro sof t Certified: Azure AI Engineer Asso cia te ( AI-102 ) , Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub Actions, or GitHub Copilot Certification

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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 or 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.

You Have:

• Experience integrating AI capabilities into business processes, workflows, or production sof tware applications
• Experience with AI-assisted development tooling, including GitHub Copilot, Copilot CLI, Codex, or Claude Code
• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI / CD, workflow automation, or pipeline orchestration
• Experience developing in NodeJS, .NET, or SQL
• Experience designing scaffolding, harnesses, or orchestration layers that allow AI tools to operate reliably within an existing engineering or business environment
• Knowledge of AI solution architecture patterns, including prompt design, retrieval-augmented generation ( RAG ) , tool calling, and agentic workflows
• Knowledge of secure sof tware development practices, version control, and code review processes in a team setting
• Ability to translate client business problems into implementable AI solution designs, work without considerable direction, develop innovative solutions to complex problems, and mentor or supervise team members
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, AI / ML integration, or solution architecture, or Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in sof tware engineering, AI / ML integration, or solution architecture

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Azure AI Foundry, including model deployment, evaluation, agent development, or content safety configuration
• Experience with agent frameworks and protocols, including Model Context Protocol ( MCP ) , Semantic Kernel, LangChain, or AutoGen
• Experience with consult ing or client-facing delivery in a federal or public sector environment
• Knowledge of Azure cloud services, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code
• Knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks, including the NIST AI Risk Management Framework
• Knowledge of evaluation met hods for AI-generated code and output quality, including benchmarking and regression testing
• Ability to lead technical workshops and communicate solution trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to assess AI tooling options and produce recommendations aligned to client budget , security posture, and mission goals
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Sof tware Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Micro sof t Certified: Azure AI Engineer Asso cia te ( AI-102 ) , Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GitHub Actions, or GitHub Copilot Certification

Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client .

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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.