AI / RPA Solutions Architect

About

AI / RPA Solutions Architect

Location

Langley AFB - Hampton VA / w Travel

Salary

$188,000/yr

Responsibilities

• Focus on classified solutions operating for the DoD SIPRNet Secret and Top Secret environments, addressing intelligence, operational planning, and mission-critical applications requiring higher levels of security and compartmentalization
• Ensure solutions meet Impact Level 5 (IL5) and Impact Level 6 (IL6) security requirements
• Design compartmentalized solutions for AFSCI environments with appropriate access controls
• Prioritize solutions supporting ISR operations, targeting, mission planning, and intelligence analysis
• Help with User Validation and Testing:
  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) with operational end-users in realistic mission contexts
  • Facilitate iterative refinement based on user feedback and performance metrics
  • Validate solution accuracy, reliability, and usability against defined acceptance criteria
  • Document test results, user feedback, and lessons learned
• Transition successful prototypes to sustained operational use, meeting contractual target of 2+ solutions per quarter
• Develop comprehensive transition packages including:
  • Technical documentation (architecture, configuration, dependencies)
  • User guides and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Training materials and train-the-trainer content
  • Troubleshooting guides and FAQs
  • Sustainment and maintenance procedures

Requirements

• Experience Architect in AI / RPA
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML solution design, development, integration, and testing
• 3+ years of experience in DoD, federal government, or defense contractor environments
• Proficiency in Python - for AI/ML development, data processing, and scripting
• Hands on experience of prototyping and deploying AI/ML or RPA solutions that delivered measurable business value
• Experience working in classified environments (SIPRNet, JWICS, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI platforms (GPT, Claude, LLaMA, or similar)
• Experience with ML frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, Keras, or equivalent
• Understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI principles
• Understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks: RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong Critical thinking skills
• Security+ce or higher is required (CASP+, CISM, CISSP)
• At least 1 AI engineering Cert required (Broad range : e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google Professional ML Engineer, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer, TensorFlow Developer Certificate or similar)
• 1 RPA Certification : UiPath Certified RPA Associate OR Microsoft Power Automate certification (RPA Developer Associate or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical field

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .

About Quadrant

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.