Data/AI Program Manager

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

5d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

The Data/AI Program Manager leads Intelligence Community-wide data management programs aligned with the IC Data Strategy. The role develops and executes plans to strengthen data governance, metadata management, and data sharing across IC elements, while coordinating with IC Chief Data Officers, mission owners, and technology leaders to align initiatives with enterprise priorities. The position manages program milestones, budgets, and reporting in accordance with IC Capability Requirements and acquisition processes. It facilitates stakeholder engagement across ODNI, DoW, and other IC agencies, supports workforce development to improve data literacy and foster a data-centric culture, and monitors compliance with IC Directives such as ICD 501, ICD 504, and ICD 505. The role also ensures integration with the IC IT Ecosystem and Services of Common Concern (SoCC). The position requires an active and maintained TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph and at least four years of relevant experience.

Requirements

Active and maintained TS/SCI federal or DoW security clearance with a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree.
Four or more years of experience in program management, data governance, or cyber technology implementations within the IC or federal government.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a technical or policy-related field.
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent program management certification.
CDMP, TOGAF, or other data governance or architecture credentials.
Familiarity with the IC Capability Requirements Process (ICD 115) and IC IE Data Strategy.
Experience supporting ODNI or IC-wide transformation efforts.
Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives across agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead IC-wide data management programs aligned with the IC Data Strategy.
Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance data governance, metadata management, and data sharing across IC elements.
Coordinate with IC Chief Data Officers, mission owners, and technology leaders to align data initiatives with enterprise priorities.
Manage program milestones, budgets, and reporting in accordance with IC Capability Requirements and acquisition processes.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement across ODNI, DoW, and other IC agencies to ensure alignment and adoption.
Support workforce development initiatives to improve data literacy and promote a data-centric culture.
Monitor compliance with IC Directives, including ICD 501, ICD 504, and ICD 505, and ensure integration with the IC IT Ecosystem and Services of Common Concern (SoCC).