Senior Principal AI / ML Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner

Job Overview

LCG Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal AI / ML Technical Architect & Portfolio Owner to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of AI / ML capabilities across a portfolio of federal IT programs. You will shape an enterprise-grade, secure, and explainable AI ecosystem-spanning data pipelines, MLOps, model governance, and mission applications—while partnering in a joint leadership model with the Director, Portfolio Management & IT Programs. This is a hands-on role for an applied AI leader who can design end-to-end solutions, produce rapid POCs, and mentor teams—bridging business outcomes with modern AI / ML practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio-Focused AI / ML Leadership : Serve as the technical authority for all AI / ML solutions within your assigned portfolio, spanning data analytics, automation, and intelligent systems.
• Lead the definition of AI / ML roadmaps, technical standards, and platform choices aligned with mission priorities.
• Architect secure and explainable AI systems, ensuring compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, and emerging AI governance regulations.
• Guide modernization efforts that integrate data platforms, model pipelines, and analytics environments into cloud-native architectures.

Innovation and Strategic Advisory

Cross-Enterprise Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

Capture, Proposal, and Client Engagement

Mentorship, Enablement, and Workplace Development

Governance, Compliance, and Documentation

Qualifications

Preferred

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $190,000 to $240,000 per year, benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Salary at LCG is determined by factors including role, location, education / training, knowledge, skills, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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