AI Strategy Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton•Bethesda, MD

20h

About The Position

AI Strategy Lead The Opportunity: As an AI Strategy Lead, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior government leaders, guiding them through the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between innovation and governance—translating high-level priorities into actionable strategies and roadmaps. You will help your clients to balance the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies with risk management, ethical considerations, and compliance with procurement and regulatory policies. Your work will enable federal agencies to harness AI responsibly and effectively while navigating complex operational and policy environments. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in AI, data management, or digital transformation, including leading cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders, and persistently driving outcomes in dynamic organizational environments
Experience presenting to and advising senior federal clients on AI, data, IT, or digital transformation topics, including transforming ambiguous ideas into clear business goals, actionable plans, and strategies
Experience helping clients navigate the "Compliance-Innovation Paradox" to deliver impactful results in complex, shifting government and AI contexts
Knowledge of AI concepts, including RAG, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, or Context Engineering, as well as commonly used AI applications in the federal domain, including ChatGPT, Copilot, Cursor, or Perplexity
Knowledge of key regulations, laws, and governance frameworks at global, federal, or state levels governing AI and data use
Knowledge of complex operational models of federal IT ecosystems, including IT procurement processes and Authority to Operate (ATO) procedures
Knowledge of principles, best practices, and common pitfalls in ethical and responsible AI use to ensure compliant and trustworthy implementations
Ability to establish, facilitate, and manage AI initiatives such as AI Councils and Communities of Practice across stakeholder groups
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Experience creating enterprise AI adoption initiatives, strategies, or roadmaps
Experience in AI governance and strategy within HHS or its sub-agencies
Experience in health sector projects involving data, AI, or IT domains
Master's degree in a Computer Science or IT field preferred; Doctorate degree in a Computer Science or IT field a plus

Responsibilities

Acting as a trusted advisor to senior government leaders, guiding them through the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
Translating high-level priorities into actionable strategies and roadmaps.
Helping clients to balance the adoption of cutting-edge AI technologies with risk management, ethical considerations, and compliance with procurement and regulatory policies.
Enabling federal agencies to harness AI responsibly and effectively while navigating complex operational and policy environments.