AI Solutions Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks an AI Solutions Architect to design and implement AI architectures addressing client needs while aligning with organizational goals and ethics. The role involves mentoring staff and delivering innovative solutions across complex problems.

Requirements include 10+ years in IT solution design, 5+ years in AI/ML, and TS/SCI clearance. Strong ability to distill topics for diverse audiences is essential. Compensation reflects the range shown and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in analysis and design of complex IT solutions.
• 5+ years with AI, data science, or ML engineering.
• 5+ years in software development.
• 5+ years in DevSecOps practices (containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, testing).
• Experience with agentic AI or deep learning.
• Experience with independent, self-directed research.
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns including microservices.
• Ability to distill complex topics to core concepts for diverse audiences.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements AI solution architecture or strategy.
• Address client problems with ethical, strategic AI approaches.
• Mentor or supervise employees in technical domains.
• Operate with latitude for unreviewed action and decision.

Skills

IT architecture

AI/ML engineering

Software development

DevSecOps

Agentic AI/deep learning

Independent research

Microservice design

Communicate complex topics

TS/SCI clearance

STEM bachelor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

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.

Designs and implements effective AI solution architecture or strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs, while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals, and key ethical considerations. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

10+ years of experience in the analysis and design of complex IT solutions, including integrating or interfacing between multiple software applications, processing platforms, and software products

5+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning engineering

5+ years of experience with software development

5+ years of experience with DevSecOps practices such as containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and automated testing adapted for custom toolchain environments

Experience with agentic AI or deep learning

Experience with independent, self-directed research

Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design

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 TS/SCI 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 Large Language Models (LLMs) or Model Context Protocol (MCP)

TS/SCI clearance

Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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 Solutions Architect

The Opportunity:

Designs and implements effective AI solution architecture or strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs, while complying with the organization’s strategies and business goals, and key ethical considerations. Applies leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts, contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, mentors or supervises employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in the analysis and design of complex IT solutions, including integrating or interfacing between multiple software applications, processing platforms, and software products

• 5+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, or machine learning engineering

• 5+ years of experience with software development

• 5+ years of experience with DevSecOps practices such as containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and automated testing adapted for custom toolchain environments

• Experience with agentic AI or deep learning

• Experience with independent, self-directed research

• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design

• 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 TS/SCI 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 Large Language Models (LLMs) or Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in a STEM field preferred

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 $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (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.