Guidehouse

Data and AI Project Manager - Public Sector

Guidehouse$141K — $235K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
  • Five years of experience delivering technical solutions to public sector organizations
  • Experience in data and AI system development with scalability in mind
  • Demonstrated experience leading data warehouse design and implementation
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts
  • Proven track record of defining and implementing operating models for data platforms
  • Strong communication skills to connect technical solutions with business needs

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead AI/ML and analytics solutions using best-in-class tools and platforms
  • Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI/ML and data solutions
  • Lead client engagements from strategy through implementation ensuring delivery excellence
  • Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and consultants
  • Direct development of ETL/ELT pipelines and automation using modern tooling
  • Establish and mature data operationalization capabilities
  • Partner with client stakeholders for alignment on data governance practices

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Design and lead AI/ML and analytics solutions using best-in-class tools and platforms.
  • Translate business challenges into actionable use cases and scalable data and AI products and services.
  • Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI/ML and data solutions using platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, and GCP.
  • Lead client engagements from strategy through implementation, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable outcomes.
  • Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and consultants.
  • Lead data warehouse and or lakehouse initiatives, including requirements definition, architecture, modeling, implementation, and production readiness.
  • Design and implement scalable data warehouse patterns, including dimensional modeling (star/snowflake), curated data marts, semantic layers, and governed self-service analytics
  • Direct development of ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration, and automation using modern tooling and engineering practices
  • Establish and mature data operationalization capabilities (e.g., performance tuning and cost optimization, release management and incident support processes, data quality rules and monitoring).
  • Partner with client stakeholders to align warehousing work with data governance practices, access controls, and operational support models.


What You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
  • Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience delivering technical solutions and programs to public sector organizations.
  • Experience in data and AI system development, with a proven ability to design scalable architectures and implement reliable models.
  • Demonstrated experience leading data warehouse design and implementation, including data modeling, ingestion patterns, and production operations/
  • Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts (e.g., dimensional modeling, analytics-ready data structures, CDC patterns, performance tuning, and cost controls for cloud platforms).
  • Experience defining and implementing operating models for data platforms, including support processes, SLAs, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
  • The knowledge and interest to remain current on emerging trends and techniques in the fields of data science and Artificial Intelligence.
  • Strong communication skills to bridge technical and business worlds.
  • During peak periods, 50% travel to north east client site, ie. during requirements gathering, UAT, implementation/go live, etc.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience with MLOps and CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML deployment.
  • Experience implementing cloud data warehouse and lakehouse solutions using Snowflake and or Databricks, including security, governance, and performance optimization.
  • Demonstrated work experience within the public sector.
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and ethical AI frameworks.
  • Advanced Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, or related field.
  • Experience with API development and integration for data services.
  • Experience supporting business development including RFP/RFQ/RFI responses involving data science / analytics.


The annual salary range for this position is $141,000.00-$235,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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