Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)

LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement AI strategies that seamlessly integrate with both infrastructure and application development, leveraging Azure Open AI and other AI technologies to enhance system capabilities and business processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to assess and identify AI integration opportunities that align with business objectives and drive efficiency.
• Serve as the expert in Azure AI services, guiding the selection, deployment, and optimization of AI technologies within our projects.
• Develop architectural blueprints that incorporate AI and cloud technologies, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and adhere to best practices.
• Facilitate the adoption of General AI and Open AI initiatives, advocating for innovative approaches and technologies that enhance our competitive edge.
• Lead the evaluation of emerging AI technologies and methodologies, recommending investments in tools that offer significant value to both infrastructure and application development.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the technology teams.
• •Communicate complex AI concepts and their business implications to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment between technology initiatives and organizational goals.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on cloud and AI technologies.
• Proven experience in solutions architecture with a specific focus on AI, including practical experience with Azure and Azure Open AI services.
• Deep understanding of General AI and Open AI technologies and their application in both infrastructure and application development contexts.
• Strong background in cloud architecture, preferably Azure, with expertise in implementing scalable, secure cloud solutions.
• Current knowledge of industry trends, standards, and regulations related to AI and cloud technology.

Compensation and Benefits 

The projected compensation range for this position is $122,400.00 to $165,600.00 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. 
 
LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as 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, physical or mental 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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