AI Solution Architect

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

6d • $77,600 - $176,000

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, mentor team members, and potentially supervise them. The position is located in Ashburn, Virginia.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience with 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.
• Experience and comfort with independent, self-directed research.
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns, including microservice design.
• Ability to lead and support technology assessment efforts, compare alternatives, characterize and quantify performance, and develop requirements based on mission needs.
• Ability to quickly learn and explain complex technical topics 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 preferred; a doctorate in a STEM field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI solution architecture and strategy to address clients’ business problems and needs.
• Ensure AI solutions comply with organizational strategies, business goals, and key 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 requirements based on mission needs.
• Mentor and potentially supervise team members.
• Quickly learn and distill complex technical topics into core concepts understandable by general audiences.

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