AI Infrastructure Architect

General information

Requisition #

R68012

Locations

USA-Remote Work

Posting Date

05/22/2026

Security Clearance Required

None

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Elevate your career with MANTECH International Corporation! Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!

• This is for a future opportunity*

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented AI Architect to join our team full-time and 100% remote.

MANTECH is supporting the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) by developing a Cost Estimation AI-enabled project, highlighting the ability to deliver Agentic AI and Human-AI Teaming capabilities. We have successfully developed and validated an innovative secure AI solution that reshapes workflow efficiency by replacing manual, high-variability processes with a predictive, agent-driven capability. You will lead the frontier of autonomous computing, moving beyond simple chatbots to build Agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex, multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention. You will design the brains that interact with the real world through tools, APIs, and sophisticated feedback loops.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead a team of Developers and Data Engineers in building agentic frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, LangChain, or CrewAI) that uses iterative reasoning and planning
• Lead the frontier of autonomous computing, moving beyond simple chatbots to build Agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and executing complex, multi-step tasks with minimal human intervention
• Design the brains that interact with the real world through tools, APIs, and sophisticated feedback loops
• Drive the architecture and delivery of Human-AI Teaming capabilities for the AFCEC Cost Estimation project
• Replace manual, high-variability processes with predictive, agent-driven capabilities to reshape workflow efficiency
• Architect and deploy secure, scalable AI solutions tailored for government and defense environments

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, statistics, mathematics, or experience
• 12+ years of experience
• Experience utilizing government-standard AI/Data platforms or enterprise-scale BI tools in a federal setting
• Proven experience designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI architectures and machine learning solutions
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and experience with AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Experience building and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and utilizing frameworks such as LangChain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Air Force projects, specifically related to cost estimation or civil engineering
• Expertise in Agentic AI, autonomous computing, and Human-AI teaming methodologies
• Experience with secure AI deployments and navigating federal compliance and security standards

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

The projected compensation range for this position is $148,200.00-$263,000.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.