Senior Director, AI Systems Architecture

Maximus is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Director, AI Systems Architecture to join our dynamic AI Accelerator team. We seek a skilled and innovative technical leader who is eager to make a significant impact across the organization.

In this pivotal role, you will design and optimize scalable and secure AI systems, leveraging ModelOps best practices to ensure our AI models are seamlessly integrated into production environments. Your expertise in systems thinking, problem-solving, and your proactive approach to managing risks and changes in complex environments will be crucial for success.

Your ability to collaborate across departments, communicate strategically, and adapt to fast-paced technological shifts will drive success in this role.

This position emphasizes strategic initiatives across the company while also playing an integral role in project delivery and solutioning efforts, aiming to capture new work and expand our AI Accelerator capabilities.

This position allows for remote work.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the AI & Data Accelerators enterprise portfolio, overseeing scope, deliverables, budget, and commitments.

Develop and implement process improvement strategies while guiding operational direction.

Manage a diverse portfolio of AI solutions aligned with our AI Strategy, building strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure the execution of team goals and delivery of results.

Create detailed project schedules coordinating multiple teams to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion.

Facilitate professional development and growth opportunities for your direct reports through coaching and mentorship.

Conduct performance evaluations, personnel decisions, and maintain monitoring standards for team members.

Specific Requirements:

Implement strategic leadership objectives; develop and promote responsible AI, ML, and data science solutions throughout the enterprise.

Lead complex, cross-functional efforts to create robust solutions focusing on mission outcomes, fostering innovation, and continuous improvement.

Act as a principal technical translator and subject matter expert, effectively communicating technical solutions to varied audiences.

Stay current with evolving AI technologies, assessing their operational applicability.

Develop and share enterprise knowledge through the creation of playbooks, best practices, and mentorship programs.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field along with a minimum of 12 years of applicable experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of Responsible AI practices addressing ethical implications of AI use.

Proven ability to evaluate and propose AI/ML solutions for mission-oriented scenarios.

Strong expertise in Software Engineering and modern development methodologies.

Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and willing to obtain a security clearance.

Preferred Skills:

Experience leading solution development teams and mentoring AI/ML practitioners.

Familiarity with Agile environments and practices.

Experience with technical solutions addressing operational problems in AI and Machine Learning.

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python/Java and experience with dashboard frameworks.

Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP are preferred.

Knowledge of data mesh architecture and experience with SAFe Agile methodologies.

12+ years of relevant experience in AI, advanced analytics, or software development.

At Maximus, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000