Kforce Inc · 11 hours ago
Watsonx.gov Solutions Architect
Armonk, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$100/hr - $110/hr
7+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Watson.gov Solution Architect who designs and delivers enterprise AI governance solutions for regulated clients. The role involves leading solution architecture across AI risk management, model governance, compliance workflows, and ensuring audit-ready AI lifecycle management using IBM Watson.gov capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end Watson.gov solution architecture across regulated industries
Design AI governance frameworks covering risk, controls, approvals, monitoring, and documentation
Translate regulatory, compliance, and business requirements into technical architectures and workflows
Define reference architectures, integration patterns, and deployment models
Architect AI governance workflows for risk identification, controls, issue management, audit evidence, and reporting
Configure data models, workflows, dashboards, and integrations
Align AI governance with enterprise risk and compliance operating models
Design model monitoring strategies for performance, drift, bias, fairness, and explainability
Define model approval processes and governance gates
Integrate monitoring outputs into governance and compliance workflows
Architect model documentation and lifecycle governance
Ensure models are audit-ready, traceable, and compliant with internal and regulatory standards
Define standards for model cards, lineage, ownership, & approvals
Lead client workshops and architecture design sessions
Qualification
Required
7+ years in solution, platform, or enterprise architecture
Proven experience in regulated environments (e.g., financial services, public sector, healthcare, telecom, energy)
Strong client-facing consulting experience
Hands-on experience with OpenPages, OpenScale, and AI Factsheets
Experience integrating Watson.gov components into enterprise environments
AI governance, model risk management, and responsible AI principles
Model lifecycle management, auditability, and regulatory compliance expectations
Enterprise integrations (APIs, IAM, data platforms)
Cloud and hybrid enterprise environments
Design of scalable, secure, and compliant architectures
Preferred
Experience with AI governance or GRC platforms beyond Watson.gov
Background in model risk, compliance, or enterprise risk
Experience supporting government or highly regulated clients
Exposure to MLOps, data governance, or analytics platforms
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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