Lead AI Architect - OBIQUA

Celestar Holdings Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Job summary

Celestar Holdings Corporation in Reston, VA, is seeking a Lead AI Architect to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The role focuses on AI algorithm development and requires an advanced degree and extensive project experience.

This position includes collaborating with government stakeholders and overseeing all AI-related initiatives to enhance DIA's analytic capabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of relevant experience, and the role provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI implementation projects.
• Minimum of 12 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI algorithms and models.
• Provide technical leadership for AI and analytics initiatives.
• Oversee AI model lifecycle management and operational deployment.

Skills

AI algorithm development

Machine learning

Data science

Technical leadership

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Data Science

Job description

Lead AI Architect

Celestar Corporation is seeking a Lead AI Architect to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Object Based Intelligence and Quality Assurance (OBIQUA) task order. The primary place of performance will be at DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). If interested and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding and impactful opportunity.

Anticipated award: October 2026. Anticipated start: October 2026. Period of performance: 1 base year + 4 option years. Location: DIA Facilities across the National Capital Region (NCR). Clearance requirement: active TS/SCI with a current CI Poly (adjudicated within the last 5 years).

About Us

Celestar, a B&A Company, offers highly competitive salaries and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes company-paid employee and family dental insurance, employee health insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage. Additionally, we provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matching, paid holidays, and personal time off.

Responsibilities

• The Lead AI Architect is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, evaluation, verification, and validation (TEVV), and operationalization of all AI algorithms and models.
• Provide technical leadership for AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives supporting DIA analytic modernization efforts.
• Develop AI architectures, frameworks, and implementation strategies aligned with mission requirements.
• Oversee AI model lifecycle management, performance evaluation, and operational deployment.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, data scientists, engineers, and technical teams to ensure successful implementation of AI capabilities.
• Establish AI governance, quality assurance, and risk management processes.
• Support integration of AI solutions into intelligence analysis workflows and enterprise systems.
• Provide technical guidance on emerging AI technologies, best practices, and innovation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI implementation projects.
• Desired experience: Minimum 12 years of experience related to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Desired education: Master’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or a Bachelor’s degree related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and an additional 5 years of related senior experience, for a total of 17 years, as a substitute to the Master’s degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Celestar Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Celestar Corporation prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same-sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, marital status, service member or protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.