Principal AI Architect

Analytica
Bethesda, MD
Job Description
Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Principal AI Architect to set the technical direction for safe, traceable, human-in-the-loop agentic AI and analytics for a Federal data analytics and AI modernization initiative.

What You Will Do

Perform role-specific work to set the technical direction for safe, traceable, human-in-the-loop agentic AI and analytics, collaborate with pilot agencies and multidisciplinary technical teams, and produce clear documentation that supports Government operation, maintenance, transition, and future expansion.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have deep experience designing agentic AI, LLM, NLP, semantic-search, or advanced analytics solutions, and experience leading Federal delivery of secure AI capabilities using Government-controlled data and infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Deep experience designing agentic AI, LLM, NLP, semantic-search, or advanced analytics solutions
  • Demonstrated experience defining AI architecture, model strategy, retrieval patterns, evaluation methods, guardrails, and governance
  • Experience leading Federal delivery of secure AI capabilities using Government-controlled data and infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of RAG, grounded generation, source traceability, human-in-the-loop design, and on-premises model deployment
  • Strong communication, documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with relevant project technologies such as Linux, PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server, Java or .NET, Jenkins, self-hosted Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/Rancher, and open-source AI models
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret eligibility, as required for all contractor personnel supporting the effort
  • Active Top Secret highly preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities for bonuses
  • Employer-paid health care
  • Training and development funds
  • 401k match
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