Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related field.
6+ years of experience in software application design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
Proficiency in software engineering, application development, testing, and system integration.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'TOP SECRET' security clearance.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and user-facing tools for data-driven analysis.
Build and integrate AI capabilities and analytics solutions into mission applications.
Deploy and maintain software and AI models for performance and reliability.
Develop CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes.
Implement data governance and security measures for sensitive information.
Monitor application performance and implement improvements for user experience.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
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 Skills Development Opportunities
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description
Job Family: Operational Effectiveness
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)
What You Will Do:
Design, develop, and maintain software applications, workflows, and user-facing tools that support data-driven analysis and operational decision-making.
Build and integrate AI-enabled capabilities, analytics solutions, APIs, and automation services into mission applications and business processes.
Deploy, configure, evaluate, and maintain software and AI models to ensure performance, reliability, scalability, and usability.
Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automated testing, release management, and recovery processes.
Implement data governance, access controls, auditability, and security measures to protect sensitive information and system integrity.
Monitor application and model performance, identify issues, and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
Collaborate with technical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver solutions, and support mission objectives.
Produce technical documentation, assessments, and recommendations that support system operations, modernization, and continuous improvement.
Deploy, evaluate, and maintain AI-enabled capabilities including local LLMs, OCR/NLP services, ranking models, APIs, and automation tools while implementing governance, auditability, version control, privacy protections, recipient-specific delivery controls, sanitization workflows, and operational monitoring to ensure reliability and performance across production environments.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET" security clearance.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field.
SIX (6)+ years of relevant experience in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining software applications, platforms, analytics solutions, or AI-enabled systems.
Experience with software engineering, application development, testing, system integration, and modern development practices.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience supporting intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or other mission-focused environments.
Experience with AI/ML, data analytics, automation, knowledge management, or decision-support technologies.
Experience deploying, operating, or evaluating software platforms, cloud services, or AI-enabled capabilities.
Experience integrating diverse stakeholder requirements across organizations and functional teams.
Experience leading technical initiatives, projects, or teams.
Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, system performance, and mission outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.
