Remote AI Lead for Secure Cloud ML & Governance

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 148,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Lead to guide the AI strategy for a federal modernization program. The role requires hands-on leadership across AI architecture, model development, and secure cloud deployment in AWS, with a focus on governance and transparency.

The position is largely remote with travel to Washington, D.C. as needed, and involves coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready AI capabilities while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience serving as an AI Lead on complex federal technology programs.
• Advanced knowledge of AI, ML, deep learning, and data science concepts.
• Proven track record designing, developing, and deploying AI/ML solutions into production environments.
• Experience implementing MLOps practices and integrating model deployment into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience deploying and managing AI workloads within AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of federal IT standards, AI governance, and ATO-related security requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary authority for AI architecture, research, and implementation.
• Define and oversee the technical approach for integrating and orchestrating multiple AI agents into a unified ecosystem.
• Align AI initiatives with program objectives and GSA modernization goals.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and guide their responsible application.
• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable AI/ML models into production environments.
• Implement and manage MLOps practices, including model versioning, monitoring, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Integrate model development and deployment workflows into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure AI solutions are reliable, performant, and maintainable within enterprise cloud environments.
• Lead and mentor the team and communicate AI concepts, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

AI Leadership

MLOps

AWS Cloud

CI/CD

Federal IT

Communication

Education

M.S./Ph.D. preferred

Tools

AWS Cloud

Security/compliance

Job description

LMI is seeking an Artificial Intelligence Lead to guide the AI strategy for a federal modernization program. The role requires hands-on leadership across AI architecture, model development, and secure cloud deployment in AWS, with a focus on governance and transparency.

The position is largely remote with travel to Washington, D.C. as needed, and involves coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready AI capabilities while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.