AI Solution Architect

CBIZ, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ, Inc. is seeking an AI Solution Architect to design scalable, secure AI solutions aligned with client goals and regulatory expectations in a Washington, DC area role with potential remote work.

You will lead architecture activities across AI initiatives, translate business needs into technical designs, and collaborate with governance, engineering, and project leadership teams to drive successful implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Expert technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of industry regulations.
• Ability to lead and coordinate the team activities of others.
• Ability to formulate, document and recommend new policies and procedures.
• Able to work in and lead a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels; travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end AI solution architectures, including data, model, application, integration, and security considerations.
• Provide expert technical leadership across AI initiatives to ensure architectural integrity, scalability, and supportability.
• Evaluate tools, platforms, and patterns to recommend effective and compliant AI solution approaches.
• Lead and coordinate the technical activities of others, ensuring alignment between architecture, implementation, and operational requirements.
• Document architecture decisions, standards, policies, and procedures to support consistency and governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Support deployment planning, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of AI solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Policy development

Travel readiness

On-call readiness

Education

College Degree or equivalent

Job description

• Locations 1899 L Street, NW, Ste 850, Washington, DC, 20036, US (Remote)
• Base Range Info Compensation for this role will be based on the background of the individual selected for this position. For more details see the “About Us” section.
• Base Range $180,000 - $220,000

If you are looking for more than another AI title, this opportunity provides direct access to executive priorities, meaningful client impact, and the chance to help establish CBIZ as a market leader in the future of AI-driven professional services.

The AI Solution Architect designs scalable, secure, and effective AI solutions that align with client requirements, business objectives, and regulatory expectations. This role leads solution architecture activities across AI initiatives, translates business needs into technical designs, and works closely with engineering, governance, and project leadership teams to guide implementation success.

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

Design end-to-end AI solution architectures, including data, model, application, integration, and security considerations.

Provide expert technical leadership across AI initiatives to ensure architectural integrity, scalability, and supportability.

Evaluate tools, platforms, and patterns to recommend effective and compliant AI solution approaches.

Lead and coordinate the technical activities of others, ensuring alignment between architecture, implementation, and operational requirements.

Document architecture decisions, standards, policies, and procedures to support consistency and governance.

Partner with stakeholders to translate business and regulatory requirements into actionable technical solutions.

Support deployment planning, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvement of AI solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, data science, or a related field.

Experience designing AI, machine learning, generative AI, or intelligent automation solutions in enterprise environments.

Knowledge of cloud platforms, data architecture, APIs, integration patterns, and secure solution design.

Experience establishing architecture standards, reference patterns, and technical governance practices.

Familiarity with responsible AI, model risk, privacy, and regulatory compliance considerations.

Relevant architecture or cloud certifications preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent required
• 8 years related experience
• Expert technical knowledge
• Knowledge of industry regulations
• Ability to lead and coordinate the team activities of others
• Ability to formulate, document and recommend new policies and procedures
• Able to work in and lead a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of an organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to travel as required by business and on-call availability

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways toaccelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

Notice to Candidates Requiring Sponsorship

At this time, CBIZ is not engaging with applicants who require sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, geographical location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position. Beyond income, you have access to: comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more. This posting will remain open for a minimum of three days and may close at any time thereafter.

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