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Description

**SAIC** is seeking an **AI Data Architect** with evolved AI/ML specialization and Palantir expertise to join the IRS Advanced Analytics Program (AAP). This role extends beyond traditional data engineering into shaping AI/ML and GenAI architectures, ensuring that IRS mission teams can securely and effectively build, train, and operationalize models across Databricks, AWS SageMaker/Bedrock, and Palantir Foundry.

The Data Architect will define enterprise data strategies, AI/ML workflows, and integration patterns, while embedding Trustworthy AI, bias detection, and compliance into design. Acting as both a data strategist and AI/ML specialist, this role will directly influence how AAP evolves to support scalable, interoperable, and future-ready AI/ML solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Define and evolve **AI/ML and data architectures** that support traditional models, LLMs, and GenAI workflows across Databricks, AWS, and Palantir.

+ Partner with architects, data engineers, and AI/ML engineers to design **end-to-end pipelines** for training, fine-tuning, and inference.

+ Architect **Palantir Foundry integrations** with AAP services, ensuring cross-platform data interoperability and secure access.

+ Lead design of **metadata, lineage, and governance frameworks** to support compliance, explainability, and audit readiness.

+ Collaborate with Trustworthy AI specialists to embed **fairness, transparency, and bias detection** into model workflows.

+ Partner with the Chief Architect and Product Manager to shape the **roadmap for AI/ML enablement and Palantir integration** .

+ Provide **strategic guidance on emerging AI/ML and GenAI technologies** and evaluate integration opportunities.

+ Contribute to **reference architectures, best practices, and onboarding playbooks** for mission teams.

+ Mentor engineers and analysts to **elevate AI/ML maturity across the program** .

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or AI/ML-related field.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust requiring U.S. Citizenship.

+ 8+ years of experience in **data architecture with progression into AI/ML solution design** .

+ Hands-on expertise with **Palantir Foundry** (data integration, ontology modeling, governance).

+ Strong experience with **Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow)** and **AWS AI/ML services** (SageMaker, Bedrock, Glue, Redshift).

+ Proven ability to design **AI/ML and GenAI workflows** (data prep, training, fine-tuning, inference).

+ Solid understanding of **federal compliance, audit requirements, and secure boundary design** .

Desired Skills:

+ Certifications: **Databricks Architect, AWS Machine Learning Specialty, or Palantir Foundry certification** .

+ Knowledge of **LLM/GenAI engineering patterns** (prompt pipelines, RAG, multi-model orchestration).

+ Familiarity with **Trustworthy AI principles** and embedding them into operational pipelines.

+ Experience guiding **enterprise AI strategy** in regulated domains.

+ Strong leadership and mentoring skills to elevate cross-functional AI/ML maturity.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability