GenAI Project Lead in Washington, DC

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div></div><p><strong>The work:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <div> <ul> <li>Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary Generative AI team, including Azure engineers, GenAI data scientists/engineers, and functional team members.</li> <li>Design and implement custom GenAI solutions tailored to client data and mission needs within DoD IL5 Azure government cloud environments.</li> <li>Collaborate with Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive systems and data model integration.</li> <li>Interface directly with client stakeholders and AFS leadership to articulate technical requirements, navigate security evaluations, drive on‑contract growth, and triage client feedback.</li> <li>Shape the product roadmap and contribute to broader Data &amp; AI strategy across overlapping DoD projects.</li> <li>Present technical briefings to both technical and non‑technical audiences, including in‑person briefings at DC‑area client sites.</li> <li>Support and mentor team members, foster career growth, and maintain open feedback channels.</li> <li>Conduct rigorous LLM testing using industry benchmarks and custom evaluation methods, emphasizing performance and token efficiency.</li> <li>Implement AI alignment systems including RLHF‑based models and AI guardrails.</li> <li>Deploy GenAI tools using Azure services such as Web Apps, Function Apps, Key Vault, and Blob Storage.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Here is what you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Citizen, no dual citizenship (Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance)</li> <li> <div>Hands‑on experience working in secure government cloud environments (IL5 or similar).</div> </li> <li> <