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Role: Lead AI Data Scientist
Company: Arch Systems
Client: Federal
Engineering Agentic Intelligence Across Federal Missions
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Type: Full-time | Contract | W2 or 1099
Level: Senior / Principal
About the Role
Arch Systems is seeking a Lead AI Data Scientist to serve as both a technical architect and delivery leader across its growing portfolio of AI/ML-driven federal digital modernization projects. This role is ideal for a technologist who thrives at the frontier of Agentic AI, cognitive architectures, and Model Context Protocols (MCPs)not in theory, but in mission-aligned production systems that drive real-world impact for agencies such as HHS, DHS, and NIH.
Youll lead the delivery of agent-based solutions, develop instruction-fidelity frameworks, deploy secure AI pipelines, and shape model governance across multiple contractsbringing together science, systems, and scale.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of Agentic AI solutions and LLM-based agents for data orchestration, workflow automation, and mission-critical analysis
Build and implement Model Context Protocols (MCPs) that govern instruction flow, semantic memory, task chaining, and real-time signal processing across federated environments
Deliver federal project solutions aligned with security, compliance, and auditability (FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, NIST 800-53)
Translate requirements into AI/ML pipelines optimized for cloud- delivery (AWS, Azure, containerized environments)
Apply advanced machine learning techniques including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented (RAG), and RLHF
Lead and mentor a cross-functional delivery team (data scientists, MLOps engineers, solution architects) across concurrent federal AI projects
Partner with program managers and clients to align deliverables, define roadmaps, and contribute to proposals and innovation white papers
Tech Stack & Methodologies
LLMs & Agent Frameworks: GPT-4, Claude, Mistral, LLaMA, T5, LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, ReAct, BabyAGI
MCP Engineering: Instruction protocols, memory embeddings, semantic task managers, autonomous agent flows
Cloud & Deployment: AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions
Data Pipeline Stack: Python, Spark, Snowflake, Delta Lake, dbt, Airflow
MLOps & Model Lifecycle: MLflow, Weights & Biases, Kubeflow, Model Registry, Feature Stores
Security Compliance: FedRAMP Moderate, FISMA, HIPAA, Section 508, CUI
Delivery Context: Agile delivery teams, DevSecOps pipelines, multi-vendor government engagements
Key Qualifications
Ph.D. or Masters in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field
610+ years of experience in machine learning, data science, or AI R&D
Proven track record with:
Transformers & LLMs: HuggingFace, LangChain, OpenAI, T5, BERT, GPT, Mistral
Deep Learning: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras
MLOps tools: MLflow, Kubeflow, Weights & Biases
Cloud Platforms: AWS Sagemaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI
Modern Data Stack: Spark, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Airflow, dbt, etc.
Proficient in Python, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and RESTful APIs
Knowledge of FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and HIPAA compliance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and align cross-functional teams
Why Arch Systems
Deliver real-world AI transformation across 50+ active federal modernization projects
Operate at the cutting edge of Agentic AI, LLM ecosystems, and secure data science
Collaborate with top-tier data scientists and engineers recognized across the federal AI community
Enjoy a fast-paced, innovation-centric environment with opportunities to shape future R&D investments
Competitive salary, flexible work structure, and high-growth career path within a mission-first organization
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Company DescriptionHIGH Growth, small business. Check us out at https://archsystemsinc.com/
Arch Systems LLC is committed to in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arch Systems LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to , , , creed, , , , , veteran status, marital status, , , expression or , , or any other legally protected class. Arch Systems LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Company DescriptionHIGH Growth, small business. Check us out at https://archsystemsinc.com/ Arch Systems LLC is committed to in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arch Systems LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to , , , creed, , , , , veteran status, marital status, , , expression or , , or any other legally protected class. Arch Systems LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Arch Systems LLC is committed to in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arch Systems LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to , , , creed, , , , , veteran status, marital status, , , expression or , , or any other legally protected class. Arch Systems LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.Company DescriptionHIGH Growth, small business. Check us out at https://archsystemsinc.com/ Arch Systems LLC is committed to in its workforce and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Arch Systems LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to , , , creed, , , , , veteran status, marital status, , , expression or , , or any other legally protected class. Arch Systems LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr