Senior AI Solutions Architect

NetCentrics Corporation • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

NetCentrics is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior AI Solutions Architect to support mission-critical government AI transformation initiatives. In this role, you will embed directly with federal agencies to accelerate their adoption of AI—from ideation and strategy through prototyping and full-scale production deployment. You’ll combine deep AI/ML expertise, a product-oriented mindset, and exceptional communication skills to navigate complex government environments and deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements

• Active sponsored DoD Secret Clearance Required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
• 7+ years in technical consulting, solution architecture, or field engineering, with significant focus on AI/ML.
• Proven track record delivering AI/ML solutions for federal or public-sector clients.
• Experience managing projects from ideation through production deployment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Hands-on experience with LLM-based systems and GenAI pipelines (prompt engineering, RAG, LangChain, Semantic Kernel, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with the ability to participate in engineering discussions and code-level decisions.
• Fluency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers, Terraform, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of federal data management, governance, and security requirements.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Discovery: Partner with federal stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities, define use cases, and align on mission objectives.
• Design AI-Native Solutions: Architect end-to-end AI/ML systems, including large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, data architectures, and orchestration workflows.
• Accelerate Delivery: Collaborate with Forward Deployed Software Engineers (FDSEs) and development teams to rapidly prototype, test, and iterate functional solutions.
• Forge Partnerships: Serve as the primary technical liaison between government clients, internal engineering teams, and implementation partners.
• Prototype and Validate: Build proof-of-concept projects to validate designs and demonstrate measurable value.
• Ensure Compliance and Security: Design solutions aligned with FedRAMP, security accreditation, ethical AI standards, and federal data governance policies.
• Codify and Scale Best Practices: Develop reusable frameworks, templates, and reference architectures to scale AI capabilities across agencies.
• Drive Executive Alignment: Communicate business impact and influence leadership buy-in through clear storytelling and solution framing.
• Translate Field Insights: Capture lessons learned from deployments to shape product strategy and platform evolution.
• Enable Organizational Scale: Provide technical documentation, assets, and training to ensure sustained client success.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees