Enterprise AI Practice Lead & MLOps Architect

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking an AI Practice Lead to architect, advance, and scale next‑generation AI capabilities across core business lines.

This strategic and hands‑on role combines leadership with technical depth to prototype, design, and deploy AI solutions delivering measurable impact for federal clients. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI/ML system design, modern cloud architectures (AWS/Azure), and experience building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience delivering AI/ML-based solutions, including at least 5 years in an architecture or technical leadership capacity.
• Proven hands-on experience building AI prototypes, ML models, and production-grade pipelines.
• Strong experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure AI/ML services and cloud-native data architectures.
• Expertise in machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and large language model (LLM) deployment and governance.
• Familiarity with MLOps practices, continuous integration, and model lifecycle management.
• Experience applying human-centered design principles to AI-driven solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and data compliance considerations in AI environments.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to interface with both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Federal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the roadmap for RIVA's AI Practice, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer mission outcomes.
• Architect and deliver end-to-end AI solutions, including data ingestion, model design, training/tuning, deployment, and lifecycle governance.
• Build and scale AI/ML operations (MLOps) pipelines with automation, monitoring, and version control best practices.
• Serve as a hands-on technical expert, designing proofs of concept (POCs) and implementing AI system components as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS and Microsoft Azure AI/ML services.
• Collaborate with BD/Sales teams to develop AI-enabled proposals, build demonstrations, and engage with customers during pre-sales activities.
• Establish and promote AI delivery standards, frameworks, and governance models emphasizing ethical and responsible AI use.
• Integrate cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy standards into AI architectures.
• Track and evaluate emerging AI trends to identify new capabilities for adoption within RIVA's delivery teams.
• Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary AI team of engineers, data scientists, and designers.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure AI adoption, customer success, and delivery quality across projects.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Cloud architecture

Leadership

MLOps

Communication

Security compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Prototyping

Mentoring

Governance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/ENG

Tools

AWS

Azure AI/ML

Terraform

Job description

RIVA Solutions, Inc. in Reston, VA is seeking an AI Practice Lead to architect, advance, and scale next‑generation AI capabilities across core business lines.

This strategic and hands‑on role combines leadership with technical depth to prototype, design, and deploy AI solutions delivering measurable impact for federal clients. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI/ML system design, modern cloud architectures (AWS/Azure), and experience building and leading multi‑disciplinary teams while