Senior Manager - Artificial Intelligence

Job Description

Job Description

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America's most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location:

This role will be 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Senior Manager of Artificial Intelligence (AI), you will lead a team of experienced AI and cognitive technology professionals in the development, deployment, and governance of enterprise-level AI solutions. You will oversee data scientists, solution architects, and IT security SMEs delivering scalable AI capabilities across on-premise and cloud environments. You will also guide integration efforts involving advanced analytics, machine learning models, and intelligent systems. In this position, you will also:

• Provide programmatic project management and support governance structures for AI solution intake and prioritization.
• Lead the design and deployment of AI-powered solutions for use cases such as form completion, data extraction, report generation, and data validation.
• Drive the integration of advanced AI capabilities, including machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), chatbots, and intelligent character recognition (ICR).
• Enhance fraud prevention and customer onboarding processes by applying AI-driven decision-making to identify behavioral patterns and risk factors.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions from ideation through operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Manage and optimize AI platforms and tools as part of a scalable, secure, and sustainable enterprise AI ecosystem.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience leading cloud-based AI or cognitive technology projects within the Federal government sector.
• 3 years of experience deploying and managing enterprise AI platforms or machine learning operations (MLOps) environments.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with major AI/ML platforms and tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Familiarity with natural language processing, ML model deployment, or intelligent character recognition (ICR).
• Background in integrating AI into complex business workflows and operational environments.
• Knowledge of Federal compliance, data privacy, and IT security frameworks.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as necessary. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.Blake Willson Group is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.