AI and ML Solutions Architect, Senior

The Opportunity:

Design and implement effective artificial intelligence (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, business goals, and key ethical considerations. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provide highly innovative solutions. Operate with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and mentor or supervise employees in both company and technical competencies.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience with data science, machine learning (ML), deep learning, or AI, including leading endtoend architecture, design, and delivery of complex AI programs

• Experience developing and maintaining AI/ML roadmaps, performing Analysis of Alternatives, and making defensible technical tradeoff decisions

• Experience managing a portfolio of AI initiatives across varying maturity levels and advising Director and Executivelevel leadership on CTOaligned strategy

• Experience designing, building, and deploying advanced AI systems including Generative AI, AI Agents, LLMs, Reinforcement Learning, and computer vision models

• Experience building and scaling secure, compliant MLOps and CI/CD pipelines and deploying solutions into highly regulated environments

• Experience transforming technical R&D outputs into enterprisegrade, governed, and securityaligned offerings that integrate with business workflows

• Ability to apply cloud and engineering expertise across AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Helm, Linux, and AI services, such as SageMaker, Vertex AI, Bedrock, or Gemini

• Ability to communicate complex AI concepts clearly, providing actionable insights to senior leaders and operational stakeholders while remaining handson for rapid prototyping and demos

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a CS, Engineering, or Data Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Edge deployments and optimization strategies, including quantization, pruning, and knowledge distillation

• Experience with MLOps for production and ML workloads

• Experience working with cybersecurity teams to develop and review technical documentation and security control implementation required to achieve and maintain ATO

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

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.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.