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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AI Solutions Architect - Programs & Delivery - **Company:** Amentum Services, Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Databases, Microsoft Office, Software Architecture, Azure Machine Learning, Janus, Microsoft Power Automate, Delivery Pipeline, Model Validation, Generative AI, Semi-structured Data, Information Technology, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.denverjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3367837642&tx=VT6459TTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Strong program-architecture judgment - ability to sequence work, identify dependencies, and call risks early. * Ability to operate across executive (CTO, Council), technical (engineering, IT, data), and business-unit (spoke) stakeholders. * Excellent written and verbal communication; comfort preparing board-level decision packages. * Detail-oriented in a fast-moving environment; strong organizational and follow-through skills., * Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in AI / data program architecture, AI portfolio management, or enterprise solution delivery with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field. Master's preferred. * Experience operating an enterprise intake / portfolio system for AI, data, or technology initiatives. * Working knowledge of AI/ML solution architecture, including data pipelines, model integration patterns, and platform components. * Hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also acceptable). * Experience working with structured and semi-structured data, databases, and integration patterns across enterprise systems. * US Citizenship is required., * Experience in a federal services, government, or mission-driven environment. * Exposure to AI governance frameworks (model risk, responsible AI, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act categorization). * Background coordinating multi-vendor AI engagements (RFI/RFP, Forward Deployed Engineering, hyperscaler partnerships). * Experience with Azure AI services, Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, and/or AWS Bedrock. Work Environment: Hybrid; collaborative technical/business environment spanning CTO Office and operating-group spokes. Work Schedule: Standard business hours with flexibility; occasional travel to spoke sites. ## Description The AI Solutions Architect - Programs & Delivery is the senior operational architect for Amentum's AI Center of Excellence. This role owns the technical execution backbone of the COE: JANUS (the COE's AI intake and portfolio system of record), pilot and lighthouse delivery pipeline, and the interface between the COE hub and Amentum's operating-group AI spokes. The role bridges business demand, technical architecture, and governance to ensure AI initiatives are documented, planned, coordinated, and delivered against per-lighthouse execution criteria - not just inventoried. This position Hybrid to our Reston, VA Office and US Citizenship is required. Key Outcomes * Operate JANUS as the COE's portfolio system of record - drive waves of pilot and lighthouse records to completeness, coordinate gold-record certification, and prepare board-ready evidence for Amentum's AI Advisory Council. * Drive technical delivery coordination across waves of lighthouse initiatives against signed charters and pilot execution criteria. * Interface the COE hub with operating-group spokes so reusable architecture patterns flow both directions enabling growth. * Coordinate with AI Governance, Cyber, CIO/EA, Legal, Export Control, Finance, and Procurement liaisons to keep boundary approvals on schedule for lighthouse production paths. * Track risks, dependencies, and decision-package status across the AI portfolio; support COE leadership and the AI Advisory Council with timely, evidence-backed status. Core Responsibilities * Own day-to-day operation of JANUS for COE intake, triage, prioritization, and lifecycle tracking of AI use cases. * Translate business problems into technical AI solution architectures, identifying reusable patterns and platform components across AI Pilots. * Support the AI Solution Architect - Generative AI (peer role) on integration, deployment, and operational hand-off of GenAI capabilities into mission and enterprise workflows. * Coordinate with spoke leads on lighthouse charter execution, surfacing blockers to the Chief AI Architect and the AI Advisory Council. * Maintain the COE decision log and Council package readiness on a monthly cadence. * Partner with vendor Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) during platform buildout, ensuring reusable patterns are documented and transitioned to internal owners with FDE exit criteria met. * Maintain alignment between AI work and Amentum's two-cloud posture (Azure Commercial for COE, Azure Government for customer-mandated programs). ## Related Videos - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [Your imaginations is (no longer) the limit: how Generative AI empowers people to be creative](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/741-your-imaginations-is-no-longer-the-limit-how-generative-ai-empowers-people-to-be-creative) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [The shadows that follow the AI generative models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/624-the-shadows-that-follow-the-ai-generative-models) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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