Principal AI Architect

Location: Bethesda, MD

We are 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. 

The team will deliver a secure, scalable platform that integrates structured and unstructured data, provides data visualization and traceable AI-assisted analytics, and gives examiners centralized tools for search, review, monitoring, and decision support. The platform will support professional judgment and will not replace authoritative agency financial or grants-management systems or execute financial transactions. 

Analytica has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as the fastest-growing private US small business. We work with U.S. government customers in health, civilian, and national security missions. As a core member you’ll work with a diverse team of professionals to solve matters, architect nuisances, and come up with alternatives. We offer competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses, employer paid health care, training and development funds, and 401k match.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 through iterative development and user testing. 
• Produce clear documentation that supports Government operation, maintenance, transition, and future expansion. 
• Follow Federal security, privacy, accessibility, records-management, and Government data-ownership requirements. 

Required Qualifications

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal financial management, budget execution, grants management, payment systems, award oversight, financial reporting, or financial stewardship is preferred. 

• Experience supporting Federal financial management, grants, payment, or award-oversight platforms. 

About ANALYTICA: Analytica is a leading consulting and information technology solutions provider to public sector organizations supporting health, civilian, and national security missions. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Bethesda, MD, the company is an established SBA small business that has been recognized by Inc. Magazine each of the past three years as one of the 250 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Analytica specializes in providing software and systems engineering, information management, analytics & visualization, agile project management, and management consulting services. The company is appraised by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 and is an ISO 9001:2008 certified provider. 

Analytica LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, we comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. We ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Analytica LLC also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

To enhance efficiency, fairness, and accuracy, Analytica may use AI-assisted tools to support certain aspects of our hiring process.

• Application Review: AI tools may help identify skills and experiences relevant to the role.
• Interview Support: AI-powered notetaking tools may be used during interviews to document discussions and summarize key points.

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