Full-Time
Lead AI Engineer / Architect
Updated on 9/12/2026
Swingtech
Government-focused IT, cybersecurity, and management services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA
Hybrid
Three days per week on-site and two days remote; remote work must be performed within the continental United States.
US Citizenship Required
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- At least 7 years of hands-on experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, software, cloud, data engineering, or enterprise architecture.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with generative artificial intelligence, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic artificial intelligence, model evaluation, or production artificial intelligence systems.
- Prior federal technology experience involving artificial intelligence, software engineering, cloud, data, cybersecurity, or application modernization.
- Experience architecting and delivering secure enterprise or federal artificial intelligence solutions.
- Hands-on experience with application programming interfaces, data pipelines, vector databases, artificial intelligence orchestration, Model Context Protocol, and machine learning operations.
- Experience with Federal Authorization to Operate, National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, Federal Information Security Modernization Act Moderate, and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program environments.
- Experience with Responsible Artificial Intelligence, artificial intelligence security testing, Zero Trust, and Section 508/Web Content Accessibility Guidelines accessibility.
- A current, verifiable artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, or cloud artificial intelligence certification.
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Eligibility for a federal background investigation.
- Ability to work on-site in Washington, DC three days per week.
- Must hold at least one current and verifiable artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, data engineering, or cloud artificial intelligence certification from Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, NVIDIA, CAIP, or an equivalent recognized provider; an official certificate, public badge, or verifiable credential ID is required.
- Availability during core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
- After-hours availability may be required for critical incident escalation.
- Remote work must be performed within the continental United States.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 background investigation, formerly NACI.
- Ability to complete required security documentation, confidentiality agreements, Rules of Behavior, mandatory training, and onboarding requirements before receiving system or facility access.
- Lead secure artificial intelligence solution architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and production readiness.
- Architect generative artificial intelligence, large language model and retrieval-augmented generation, agentic artificial intelligence, Model Context Protocol, vector-search, and machine learning operations solutions.
- Lead artificial intelligence governance, model evaluation, adversarial testing, Responsible Artificial Intelligence, and Federal Authorization to Operate activities.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams and stakeholders.
Swingtech provides management and technology services to government and commercial clients, with a focus on the public sector. Its offerings include program management, IT services, cybersecurity, and financial consulting, delivered through contract work with government agencies and other organizations. The company leverages the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program to access sole-source government contracts up to $4 million, helping it compete for set-aside work. Its goal is to help clients achieve measurable operational and strategic improvements by delivering end-to-end professional services as a woman-owned small business focused on government contracting.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Jan. 23, 2026 HHS awarded Swingtech $308,205 for OCR public comment review.
- Aug. 2026 Coast Guard SFLC awarded business performance and data support services.
- SCOUT tracks $11.6 million across 42 actions, led by DoD, HHS, USDA.
What critics are saying
- STARS III expired July 1, 2026, threatening loss of a major channel.
- Four incumbents re-compete within 24 months, including a $1.3 million September 2026 job.
- Federal contracting concentration leaves Swingtech exposed if SBA eligibility or set-asides change.
What makes Swingtech unique
- 2026 Polaris WOSB win keeps Swingtech inside a narrow federal set-aside lane.
- 2026 Coast Guard and HHS awards show repeatable wins across civilian agencies.
- STARS III and Polaris vehicles give buyers faster access than ad hoc bidders.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget