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MicroTech is seeking a Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to lead and grow our AI capability across the business and for our customers. This is not a maintenance role, and it is not simply a senior engineering role. This is a leadership position for someone who understands both the business and technical sides of AI/ML and can turn emerging technologies into practical, scalable, and marketable solutions.The right candidate will assess what we have today, strengthen and lead the current team, define a clear roadmap, and build solutions that improve internal efficiency while helping customers solve real operational and mission challenges. This person must understand how to evaluate and leverage commercial off-the-shelf AI/ML tools, determine when custom development adds value, and guide the company in building solutions that make those tools easier to use, more functional, and more relevant to customer needs.ResponsibilitiesLead AI Strategy and Execution: Define and drive MicroTech's AI/ML roadmap across internal operations, customer offerings, and long-term growth initiativesBuild Business-Focused AI Solutions: Develop practical AI capabilities that improve efficiency, support decision-making, and create value for both MicroTech and our customersEvaluate and Leverage COTS Tools: Assess commercial AI/ML products and platforms, determine best fit, and identify opportunities to enhance them through MicroTech-led development and integrationGuide Product and Solution Development: Turn AI concepts into repeatable offerings, reference architectures, and managed solutions that can be deployed internally and for commercial and Federal customersLead and Strengthen the Team: Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for the existing AI/ML staff while helping build a stronger, more disciplined capability over timeSupport Customer Growth: Work with leadership, business development, and technical teams to help position AI/ML solutions in the market, support demos and proposals, and show customers how AI can solve business and mission problemsDrive Secure AI Adoption: Help shape secure on-prem and private cloud AI solutions, including environments where customers want to use AI against proprietary or sensitive data without relying on third-party public cloud servicesCreate Repeatable Delivery Models: Develop approaches for implementation, support, monitoring, optimization, and managed services so AI solutions can be delivered consistently and profitablyQualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, data science, information systems, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred10+ years of progressive experience in technology, software, data, AI/ML, automation, or digital transformation roles5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, execution, and team developmentStrong understanding of AI/ML technologies, including large language models, machine learning, NLP, retrieval/search, intelligent automation, and model deploymentExperience evaluating, implementing, and integrating commercial AI/ML platforms and toolsDemonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into business solutions, products, or customer offeringsExperience leading cross-functional teams and working effectively with executives, engineers, operations personnel, and business stakeholdersStrong communication skills and the ability to explain AI/ML concepts in practical business termsExperience in a small business or growth-oriented environment where speed, flexibility, and practical execution matterNice to Have Experience supporting Federal, Defense, or other regulated-industry customersFamiliarity with secure on-prem, hybrid cloud, or private cloud AI environmentsExperience with knowledge management, document intelligence, enterprise search, or workflow automation solutionsBackground in productization, managed services, or recurring service delivery modelsExperience developing AI solutions that move beyond prototypes into real operational useWhy This Role Matters:This role will help define how MicroTech uses AI internally and how we take AI solutions to marketThe right leader will help transform our existing AI efforts into a stronger, more structured, and more valuable business capabilityThis is a high-impact leadership opportunity with direct influence on innovation, growth, customer value, and long-term competitive advantageSuccess in this role will help MicroTech build AI solutions that we can use, demonstrate, deliver, and monetizeGeneral InformationMicroTech is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and experienced provider of information technology and communications. MicroTech offers a wide range of professional services focused on providing cutting-edge solutions with the customer at the forefront of every decision we make. Solving complex business challenges is our passion — we provide effective, practical solutions that can increase productivity, and decrease costs.MicroTech has developed a well-earned reputation for best-in-class services and solutions using repeatedly proven ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 20000 IT service management, ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, and ITIL® management qualified business processes.We offer great pay, amazing benefits, and our company culture is strong. MicroTech is devoted to people development and providing high achievers opportunities to grow professionally. As an employee, you are surrounded by intelligent, driven colleagues and have the benefit of a culture that is focused on bringing out the best in everyone. Our benefits include:Insurance (medical, dental vision)Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first year; 20 days annually after one year of service401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution11 Company-Paid HolidaysTuition AssistanceVoluntary Benefit ProgramsCorporate DiscountsMicroTech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classes.
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