Arch Systems, LLC
Chief AI Scientist
Arch Systems, LLC - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Clearance Requirement:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; TS preferred
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. Minimum Education:
Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field Employment Type:
Full-Time We encourage former Federal employees to apply and join our team. About Arch Systems, LLC Arch Systems is a multi-award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned small business delivering innovative digital transformation and AI solutions to federal, state, and local governments since 2006. With over 40 federal contracts, Arch has led complex programs for CMS, HHS, NIH, and the DoD, specializing in AI, enterprise architecture, cloud-native platforms, and secure, ethical technology adoption. Role Overview We are seeking a
Ph.D.-level Chief AI Scientist
to lead the next wave of innovation at Arch Systems. This individual will be responsible for advancing cutting-edge multi-modal AI systems, architecting robust and explainable AI frameworks, and translating AI R&D into scalable, secure federal deployments. This role will directly influence emerging applications such as
Model Context Protocols (MCP) , federated learning, real-time AI for cybersecurity, and generative systems for healthcare, regulatory, and mission-critical government environments. Key Responsibilities Lead R&D and enterprise deployment of
multi-modal AI systems
(text, image, voice, geospatial, and structured data fusion) Design and implement
Model Context Protocols (MCP)
for contextualized inference across distributed models and datasets Guide the use of
LLMs, graph embeddings, transformers, and advanced MLOps frameworks
for decision science and forecasting Serve as chief architect and advisor on high-impact government projects involving
AI for cybersecurity, NLP, predictive analytics, and robotic process automation (RPA) Ensure compliance with
Ethical AI standards, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and HHS AI Governance Develop and oversee
adaptive and context-aware AI agents , collaborating with Human-Centered Design experts to ensure usability and trust Mentor AI/ML teams and represent Arch in technical forums, federal AI research consortiums, and innovation councils Required Qualifications Ph.D. in AI/ML, Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field 10+ years of progressive AI/ML experience with demonstrated success in production environments Strong experience with
multi-modal AI , generative AI (e.g., LLMs, DALL-E, diffusion models), and real-time analytics Demonstrated experience implementing
model lifecycle governance, federated learning, and data minimization strategies Proficiency in tools such as
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, Kubernetes, R, NLP pipelines, and MLflow Prior leadership in
DoD, HHS, CMS ,
and DHS
or similar federal AI programs Exceptional ability to translate technical solutions into mission impact Preferred Experience Contributions to open-source AI frameworks or peer-reviewed publications in top AI conferences Understanding of
FHIR-native architecture , used in healthcare AI deployments Prior experience with
ethical and explainable AI , including bias mitigation techniques and secure model deployment Knowledge of
Zero Trust security
and its alignment with AI systems Familiarity with
GSA Schedules, IDIQ vehicles, and proposal support for AI-centric opportunities Why Arch Systems? Named
Top 100 MBE Innovator
and
2025 FXPElev8 Award
recipient for Operational Excellence in AI Exclusive awardee of the
CDAO – AI Talent 2.0 BOA Multiple contracts across
CMS, NIH, DoD, HHS , and
USDA
for AI modernization and transformation Culture of continuous innovation, ethical impact, and AI for public good Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; TS preferred
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. Minimum Education:
Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field Employment Type:
Full-Time We encourage former Federal employees to apply and join our team. About Arch Systems, LLC Arch Systems is a multi-award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned small business delivering innovative digital transformation and AI solutions to federal, state, and local governments since 2006. With over 40 federal contracts, Arch has led complex programs for CMS, HHS, NIH, and the DoD, specializing in AI, enterprise architecture, cloud-native platforms, and secure, ethical technology adoption. Role Overview We are seeking a
Ph.D.-level Chief AI Scientist
to lead the next wave of innovation at Arch Systems. This individual will be responsible for advancing cutting-edge multi-modal AI systems, architecting robust and explainable AI frameworks, and translating AI R&D into scalable, secure federal deployments. This role will directly influence emerging applications such as
Model Context Protocols (MCP) , federated learning, real-time AI for cybersecurity, and generative systems for healthcare, regulatory, and mission-critical government environments. Key Responsibilities Lead R&D and enterprise deployment of
multi-modal AI systems
(text, image, voice, geospatial, and structured data fusion) Design and implement
Model Context Protocols (MCP)
for contextualized inference across distributed models and datasets Guide the use of
LLMs, graph embeddings, transformers, and advanced MLOps frameworks
for decision science and forecasting Serve as chief architect and advisor on high-impact government projects involving
AI for cybersecurity, NLP, predictive analytics, and robotic process automation (RPA) Ensure compliance with
Ethical AI standards, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and HHS AI Governance Develop and oversee
adaptive and context-aware AI agents , collaborating with Human-Centered Design experts to ensure usability and trust Mentor AI/ML teams and represent Arch in technical forums, federal AI research consortiums, and innovation councils Required Qualifications Ph.D. in AI/ML, Computer Science, Computational Neuroscience, or a related field 10+ years of progressive AI/ML experience with demonstrated success in production environments Strong experience with
multi-modal AI , generative AI (e.g., LLMs, DALL-E, diffusion models), and real-time analytics Demonstrated experience implementing
model lifecycle governance, federated learning, and data minimization strategies Proficiency in tools such as
Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Docker, Kubernetes, R, NLP pipelines, and MLflow Prior leadership in
DoD, HHS, CMS ,
and DHS
or similar federal AI programs Exceptional ability to translate technical solutions into mission impact Preferred Experience Contributions to open-source AI frameworks or peer-reviewed publications in top AI conferences Understanding of
FHIR-native architecture , used in healthcare AI deployments Prior experience with
ethical and explainable AI , including bias mitigation techniques and secure model deployment Knowledge of
Zero Trust security
and its alignment with AI systems Familiarity with
GSA Schedules, IDIQ vehicles, and proposal support for AI-centric opportunities Why Arch Systems? Named
Top 100 MBE Innovator
and
2025 FXPElev8 Award
recipient for Operational Excellence in AI Exclusive awardee of the
CDAO – AI Talent 2.0 BOA Multiple contracts across
CMS, NIH, DoD, HHS , and
USDA
for AI modernization and transformation Culture of continuous innovation, ethical impact, and AI for public good Seniority level
Seniority levelNot Applicable Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arch Systems, LLC by 2x Get notified about new Artificial Intelligence Researcher jobs in
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