Federal Health AI/Data Director

Job Family:Data Science ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Director of AI & Data Solutions is a senior technical and people leader responsible for delivering AI- and data-driven solutions across HHS agencies and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role operates within a matrixed consulting organization, partnering closely with client account leadership, delivery teams, and growth teams.Key responsibilities include:Lead and oversee AI and data solution delivery for federal health clients, including HHS agencies and VA, ensuring high-quality technical execution, regulatory compliance, and strong client relationshipsServe as the technical delivery lead for complex engagements, managing scope, staffing, risk, and project economics in collaboration with account and program leadershipAct as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders across IT, data, analytics, interoperability, and mission functionsSupport business development efforts by working with account teams to identify, shape, and pursue new opportunities, serving as the AI/Data technical leader during capture, proposal development, and client presentationsTranslate public health and healthcare needs into scalable, secure, and compliant end-to-end data and AI architectures, spanning data modeling, engineering, interoperability, analytics, AI/ML, and visualizationLead architecture and delivery decisions for centralized data repositories and enterprise data platforms, enabling integrated analytics, AI/ML, and decision support across diverse data sourcesGuide solution design and delivery across FedRAMP-authorized environments, ensuring alignment with federal security, privacy, and compliance requirementsBuild, manage, and mentor high-performing teams, including developing junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance, and helping scale AI and data capabilities across the organizationStay current on emerging AI, data, and interoperability technologies and assess their applicability to federal health and VA client needsWhat You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical fieldA minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in technology delivery, architecture, or consulting, with a strong focus on AI, data, analytics, or advanced digital solutionsA minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience delivering solutions to federal health organizations, including HHS agencies and/or the Department of Veterans AffairsProven experience leading and managing teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and growing technical capabilities across a teamDemonstrated ability to scale delivery and technical expertise across multiple projects or accounts within a matrixed consulting environmentProven history of selling and shaping technology solutions in the federal health market, including participation in captures, proposals, and client presentationsBackground as a Solution Architect, Data Architect, and/or AI Architect, with hands-on experience leading, designing, and delivering production-grade AI and data solutionsStrong experience designing and delivering data interoperability and integration solutions, including ingestion, transformation, and harmonization of data from disparate clinical, public health, and operational systemsHands-on experience with centralized data repositories and enterprise data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir, or comparable cloud-native platforms)Experience leading and delivering data/technology solutions within FedRAMP-compliant environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, GCP, or equivalent)Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior client leadersExperience managing project financials, including estimates, forecasts, and delivery margin accountabilityWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Public Health, or a related fieldDirect experience delivering AI, data, analytics, or interoperability solutions for HHS agencies (e.g., CDC, CMS, NIH, FDA, HRSA) and particularly VA health programsHands-on experience working with real-world healthcare data, including electronic health records (EHR), claims, and other administrative or observational dataExperience applying analytics and AI to healthcare or public health data to support clinical, operational, population health, or policy decisionsFamiliarity with federal health and VA data ecosystems, including interoperability standards and frameworks such as FHIR and HL7Experience architecting or modernizing enterprise-scale data platforms that support analytics, AI/ML, and generative AI use casesExperience applying modern AI techniques (e.g., machine learning, NLP, generative AI) to integrated, multi-source healthcare datasetsExperience connecting or integrating federal health data with commercial healthcare data, such as payer, provider, life sciences, or digital health datasetsConsulting experience supporting multiple concurrent federal health clients or large-scale programsExperience serving as a technical leader in client workshops, executive briefings, proposal development, and oralsRelevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP architecture, data, or AI certifications; PMP; SAFe)The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. 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Created: 2026-02-16