AI & Data Lead, Public Sector Financial Services

Job Family : Data Engineering & Architecture Consulting Travel Required : Up to 25% Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust Executive Summary Guidehouse is a recognized leader in delivering missionu2011driven AI, data, and digital transformation solutions across the public sector. Our AI & Data Practice brings together deep technical expertise, regulatory domain knowledge, and proven transformation methodologies to help government organizations responsibly adopt and scale emerging technologies. As a Director and AI & Data Lead, you will shape and expand Guidehouseu2019s AI and analytics capabilities across federal financial missions. You will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of cuttingu2011edge AI solutionsu2014including machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, cloud-native data platforms, and enterprise data governanceu2014within some of the nationu2019s most critical regulatory and oversight environments. This role combines executive-level client advisory, technical leadership, and business development ownership to grow a rapidly scaling portfolio at the intersection of AI innovation and public trust. You will drive market growth, lead technical solution delivery, build high-performing teams, and advise senior government executives on responsible AI adoption, governance, and modernization. This role blends strategic leadership, handsu2011on technical credibility, and business development accountability, consistent with Guidehouseu2019s Director expectations. What You Will Do + Lead Guidehouseu2019s AI & Data portfolio for Public Sector Financial Services, setting vision, driving execution, and shaping gou2011tou2011market strategies. + Serve as the primary executive advisor to federal financial regulators and oversight agencies on AI strategy, data modernization, responsible AI governance, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics. + Oversee delivery of complex AI/data programs including cloud-native architectures, machine learning platforms, model development, MLOps, data engineering, and enterprise data governance. + Lead and coach multidisciplinary teams of data scientists, engineers, strategists, and consultants; ensure delivery excellence, quality, and client satisfaction. + Develop and maintain strong client relationships with CXOs, agency leadership, and senior stakeholders across regulatory and oversight entities. + Drive business development, including pipeline creation, opportunity pursuit, proposal development, and thought leadership. + Own growth targets and delivery financials, including portfolio profitability, delivery oversight, and staffing optimization. + Shape and institutionalize Guidehouse methodologies, accelerators, and best practices for AI and data, and responsible use of emerging technologies. + Partner with internal teams to recruit, mentor, and retain top AI and data talent. + Represent Guidehouse at industry forums, agency working groups, and AI/governance communities of practice. What You Will Need + 10+ years of experience delivering AI and Data in cloud-based environments, or Advanced Analytics solutions within federal or regulated environments. + 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

Created: 2026-03-07