Full Job Description
AI Solution Architect
The Opportunity:
Design and implement effective AI solution architecture and strategy utilizing approaches of various AI technologies and methods to address clients' business problems and needs while complying with the organization's strategies and business goals and key ethical considerations. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members. This position is located in Ashburn, VA.
You Have:
• 5+ years of experience with artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning engineering, or software engineering
• 5+ years of experience with programming, including in Python
• Experience with deep learning, computer vision, NLP, 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 the day-to-day execution of 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 about and distill a wide variety of complex technical topics into core concepts understandable by general audiences
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Nice If You Have:
• 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; Doctorate degree in a STEM field a plus
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.