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Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!\nMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AI Systems Architect / Senior AI Developer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The AI Systems Architect / Senior AI Developer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to bridge high-level system architecture with hands-on software development, translating complex mission objectives into scalable, secure, and performant AI/ML systems operating within air-gapped and high-security environments.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nArchitecting end-to-end AI/ML pipelines, MLOps frameworks, and data integration platforms tailored for high-security, classified environments.\nDesigning robust, modular software architectures supporting Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and predictive analytics.\nBuilding scalable REST APIs, microservices, and ETL/data ingestion pipelines for real-time and batch inferencing.\nImplementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, vector databases, and agentic workflows tailored to unstructured multi-source data.\nEstablishing secure CI/CD pipelines and automated testing protocols for model validation, drift detection, and deployment in isolated environments.\nServing as the primary Technical Subject Matter Expert on AI/ML capabilities for government stakeholders and program leadership.\nMentoring mid-level developers and data scientists in secure software design, efficient model optimization, and scalable pipeline development.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field; 6 additional years of software engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.\n5 or more years of progressive professional software engineering experience, with 2 or more years dedicated to building, deploying, and maintaining AI/ML applications in production.\nProficiency in Python and hands-on experience with AI/ML toolkits such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face transformers, Scikit-Learn, or OpenCV.\nExperience implementing GenAI solutions, prompt engineering, fine-tuning techniques (e.g., LoRA/QLoRA), or RAG pipeline architectures.\nExperience deploying models using Docker, Kubernetes, MLOps frameworks, or vector databases.\nKnowledge of or experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and ICD 503 guidelines in air-gapped environments.\nActive Security+ CE or higher certification for privileged user access (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.\nExperience integrating AI capabilities within Intelligence Community (IC) data standards, networks, and classified cloud infrastructures (AWS C2S, SC2S, or Azure Secret/Top Secret).\nFamiliarity with hardware acceleration techniques (NVIDIA CUDA, TensorRT, Model Quantization/Pruning) and Adversarial Machine Learning / AI safety.\nRelevant industry certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or CISSP.\nSelf-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization.\nClearance Requirements:\nCandidates must possess an active Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph clearance prior to start.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.\nNeeds to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nThe projected compensation range for this position is $114,600.00-$190,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. 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