AI Solution Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • Ashburn, VA

5d • $77,600 - $176,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy using various AI technologies and methods to address clients’ business problems and needs while complying with organizational strategies, business goals, and key ethical considerations. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and potentially supervise team members. The position is based in Ashburn, Virginia, with a hybrid work model that expects work at a Booz Allen or customer facility in alignment with leadership expectations and role needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or software engineering.
• At least 5 years of programming experience, including Python.
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, natural language processing, or agentic AI.
• Comfort with independent, self-directed research.
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design.
• Ability to lead and support day-to-day technology assessment efforts, including analysis comparing alternatives, characterization and quantification of performance, and comprehension and development of requirements based on mission needs.
• Ability to quickly learn and distill complex technical topics into core concepts understandable to general audiences.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading technical development and technical research teams.
• Experience with generative and agentic AI technologies such as LLMs, MCP, LangChain, or LangGraph.
• Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in a STEM field; a doctorate in a STEM field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy using a range of AI technologies and methods.
• Address clients’ business problems and needs in alignment with organizational strategies, business goals, and ethical considerations.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Lead and support day-to-day technology assessment efforts, including comparing alternatives, characterizing and quantifying performance, and developing and understanding requirements based on mission needs.
• Distill complex technical topics into core concepts understandable to general audiences.
• Mentor and potentially supervise team members.
• Lead technical development and technical research teams, if applicable.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior