Solution Architect - Data & AI

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Overview Solution Architect – Data & AI Overview The Microsoft Federal Civilian Business Unit is looking for a Data & AI Solution Architect to lead enterprise‑scale digital and AI transformation initiatives using Azure AI Services and the broader Microsoft Cloud. This role owns end-to-end architecture strategy and execution for large-scale, multi-program AI and data transformation initiatives across federal customers, driving measurable mission and business outcomes. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on architect and trusted advisor who can engage senior executives, translate complex business challenges into high‑value AI‑powered solutions, and drive customers from strategy through delivery. Success in this role requires passion for AI innovation, architectural rigor, and driving measurable business outcomes in regulated environments. Responsibilities Responsibilities Strategic Enterprise Advisory - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior executive stakeholders (e.g., CIO, CTO, CDO, etc.), shaping enterprise-wide AI, Data, and digital transformation strategies aligned to mission priorities and measurable outcomes. - Lead enterprise technology direction by translating complex business, customer experience, and operational challenges into cohesive, value-driven architectures across AI, data, and cloud platforms. Enterprise Architecture & Technical Vision - Provide technical vision and architectural leadership for large-scale, high-impact initiatives spanning Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure Functions, Cosmos DB, and integrated Azure services. - Provide vision and thought leadership on the responsible use of AI and autonomous agents — including model selection, evaluation, deployment, observability, and governance. - Define and govern end-to-end enterprise architectures that are secure, compliant, scalable, and resilient, leveraging Microsoft reference architectures, Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well-Architected Framework (WAF), and AI-specific patterns (RAG, multi-agent orchestration, human-in-the-loop review). - Lead architecture design workshops and executive technical briefings to align stakeholders on target-state architectures, roadmaps, and investment priorities. AI-Driven Process & Knowledge Work Modernization - Lead modernization of document-intensive and knowledge-work processes — including drafting, review, adjudication, summarization, and case management — using Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Copilot, and custom agent frameworks. - Architect integrated solutions that connect unstructured content (PDFs, scanned documents, transcripts, evidence files) with back-office business processes, analytics, and automation to improve quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and workforce productivity. - Lead customers in adopting AI-powered agents, copilots, and durable workflow automation at scale, with an emphasis on accuracy, traceability, citation integrity, governance, security, and sustainable value realization. Customer Success, Value Realization & Risk Management - Drive long-term customer success by ensuring architecture enables adoption, usage growth, operational excellence, and solution longevity beyond initial MVP delivery. - Anticipate and resolve enterprise-level risks across AI safety, security, compliance, data privacy, integration, cost and performance, embedding governance and quality controls (groundedness, hallucination detection, reviewer workflows) throughout the solution lifecycle. - Actively listen, respectfully challenge assumptions, and lead customers toward optimal architectural decisions that accelerate time-to-value and business impact. Pre-Sales, Account Strategy & Growth - Collaborate with account teams, Customer Success Leaders, and partners to direct account planning, deal shaping, and execution of customer success and Azure consumption strategies. - Proactively use deep technical expertise in customer engagements to influence solution direction, accelerate adoption, and expand the AI and Azure solution footprint. - Lead technical strategy for strategic deals, shaping solution architecture and influencing successful closure of high-value opportunities. Thought Leadership, IP & Community - Create and evolve reusable intellectual property (IP), reference architectures, prompt libraries, evaluation harnesses, and accelerators that scale across Federal customers and scenarios. - Act as a visible thought leader and spokesperson internally and externally through community engagement, industry events, and technical forums focused on applied AI, agentic systems and enterprise architecture. - Mentor and upskill architects and technical teams, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and architectural excellence. Qualifications Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) OR equivalent experience. Other requirements: Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport. Preferred Qualifications - Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or techn