AI Solutions Architect

Ampcus Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal contracting firm is looking for an AI Solutions Architect to design and implement a secure, scalable AI platform supporting various AI technologies for federal agencies. You'll define AI architecture strategies, lead development efforts, and ensure compliance with federal standards. Required qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or related fields and 8 years of experience in AI architecture and ML systems.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in AI architecture, including hands-on development of ML/AI systems.
• Proven experience with GenAI platforms and Agentic AI frameworks.
• Strong understanding of traditional AI/ML techniques and data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and O&M of scalable AI platform.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of a secure, scalable AI platform.
• Build intelligent automation pipelines to streamline internal processes.

Skills

Experience in public sector or regulated environments

Knowledge of economic modeling or financial systems

Familiarity with LLM fine-tuning

Experience with cloud-native AI platforms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field

Tools

GenAI platforms (e.g., Claude, Bedrock)

Agentic AI frameworks

Job description

Job Title: AI Solutions Architect

Location: Chantilly, VA

Position Summary: We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of a scalable, secure, and auditable AI platform. This platform will support models, AI/ML Ops pipelines, and end-to-end infrastructure for a prominent independent federal agency focused on financial system stability. The architect will play a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for AI-driven automation, decision support, and innovation, integrating Agentic AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and traditional AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, policy analysis, and public engagement.

• We are seeking a technically skilled and experienced AI Solutions Architect to lead the design, development, and operations & maintenance (O&M) of a scalable, secure, and auditable AI platform.
• This platform will support models, AI/ML Ops pipelines, and end-to-end infrastructure for a prominent independent federal agency focused on financial system stability.
• The architect will play a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for AI-driven automation, decision support, and innovation.
• This includes integrating Agentic AI, Generative AI (GenAI), and traditional AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency, policy analysis, and public engagement.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and drive the AI architecture strategy aligned with the client’s mission and regulatory responsibilities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify high-impact AI use cases across departments.
• Lead the development of an enterprise AI roadmap encompassing platform capabilities, governance, and scalability.

Platform Development

• Architect and oversee the implementation of a secure, scalable AI platform supporting diverse workloads (e.g., large language models, NLP, predictive analytics).
• Integrate Agentic AI systems capable of autonomous task execution and decision-making within defined policy boundaries.Design and deploy GenAI models for document summarization, policy drafting, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure seamless interoperability with existing data infrastructure, cloud environments, and analytical tools.

Automation & AI Enablement

• Build intelligent automation pipelines using traditional AI (e.g., rule-based systems, ML models) to streamline internal processes.
• Develop reusable AI components and APIs to support cross-functional teams.
• Establish monitoring and feedback mechanisms to ensure model performance, fairness, and compliance.

Governance & Compliance

• Implement robust AI governance frameworks addressing ethical use, bias mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with legal and policy teams to ensure AI systems adhere to federal standards and privacy regulations.
• Contribute to the development of internal policies for responsible AI use.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with data scientists, engineers, economists, and policy analysts to co-create AI solutions.
• Mentor junior staff and promote AI literacy across the organization.
• Represent the client in inter-agency AI initiatives and public forums.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in public sector or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of economic modeling or financial systems.
• Familiarity with LLM fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and multi-agent orchestration.
• Experience with cloud-native AI platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in AI architecture, including hands-on development of ML/AI systems.
• Proven experience with GenAI platforms (e.g., Claude, Bedrock) and Agentic AI frameworks.
• Strong understanding of traditional AI/ML techniques, AI/MLOps, and data engineering.
• Familiarity with federal IT security standards and data governance practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.