RIVA Solutions, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
AI Practice Lead
Reston, Virginia
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expRIVA Solutions, Inc. is a digital transformation leader in the federal IT space, delivering mission-driven solutions. They are seeking an innovative AI Practice Lead to architect and advance their AI capabilities, focusing on delivering impactful AI solutions for both internal operations and federal customers.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and lead the roadmap for RIVA’s AI Practice, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer mission outcomes
Architect and deliver end-to-end AI solutions, including data ingestion, model design, training/tuning, deployment, and lifecycle governance
Build and scale AI/ML operations (MLOps) pipelines with automation, monitoring, and version control best practices
Serve as a hands-on technical expert, designing proofs of concept (POCs) and implementing AI system components as needed
Partner with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and cloud-native AI solutions using AWS and Microsoft Azure AI/ML services
Collaborate with BD/Sales teams to develop AI-enabled proposals, build demonstrations, and engage with customers during pre-sales activities
Establish and promote AI delivery standards, frameworks, and governance models emphasizing ethical and responsible AI use
Integrate cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy standards into AI architectures
Track and evaluate emerging AI trends to identify new capabilities for adoption within RIVA’s delivery teams
Mentor and grow a multi-disciplinary AI team of engineers, data scientists, and designers
Define and monitor KPIs to measure AI adoption, customer success, and delivery quality across projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience delivering AI/ML-based solutions, including at least 5 years in an architecture or technical leadership capacity
Proven hands-on experience building AI prototypes, ML models, and production-grade pipelines
Strong experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure AI/ML services and cloud-native data architectures
Expertise in machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and large language model (LLM) deployment and governance
Familiarity with MLOps practices, continuous integration, and model lifecycle management
Experience applying human-centered design principles to AI-driven solutions
Knowledge of cybersecurity and data compliance considerations in AI environments
Strong collaboration skills and ability to interface with both technical and executive stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Federal Security Clearance
Preferred
Advanced degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science
Experience deploying Generative AI (GenAI) or LLM-based solutions in enterprise or federal environments
Background building or scaling AI practices, Centers of Excellence (CoEs), or reusable AI frameworks
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and scalable microservice architectures
Familiarity with low-code/no-code AI platforms or workflow automation tools
Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Work Support)
Additional Perks & Workplace Benefits
Company
RIVA Solutions, Inc.
RIVA Solutions, Inc. (RIVA) is a new kind of government contractor providing Digital Transformation to the public sector.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Naveen Krishnamurthy
CEO
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