Federal Health AI/Data Director

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

22d•$226,000 - $376,000

About The Position

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 relationships Serve as the technical delivery lead for complex engagements, managing scope, staffing, risk, and project economics in collaboration with account and program leadership Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders across IT, data, analytics, interoperability, and mission functions Support 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 presentations Translate 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 visualization Lead architecture and delivery decisions for centralized data repositories and enterprise data platforms, enabling integrated analytics, AI/ML, and decision support across diverse data sources Guide solution design and delivery across FedRAMP-authorized environments, ensuring alignment with federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements Build, 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 organization Stay current on emerging AI, data, and interoperability technologies and assess their applicability to federal health and VA client needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field
A minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in technology delivery, architecture, or consulting, with a strong focus on AI, data, analytics, or advanced digital solutions
A minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience delivering solutions to federal health organizations, including HHS agencies and/or the Department of Veterans Affairs
Proven experience leading and managing teams, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and growing technical capabilities across a team
Demonstrated ability to scale delivery and technical expertise across multiple projects or accounts within a matrixed consulting environment
Proven history of selling and shaping technology solutions in the federal health market, including participation in captures, proposals, and client presentations
Background as a Solution Architect, Data Architect, and/or AI Architect, with hands-on experience leading, designing, and delivering production-grade AI and data solutions
Strong experience designing and delivering data interoperability and integration solutions, including ingestion, transformation, and harmonization of data from disparate clinical, public health, and operational systems
Hands-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 leaders
Experience managing project financials, including estimates, forecasts, and delivery margin accountability

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field
Direct experience delivering AI, data, analytics, or interoperability solutions for HHS agencies (e.g., CDC, CMS, NIH, FDA, HRSA) and particularly VA health programs
Hands-on experience working with real-world healthcare data, including electronic health records (EHR), claims, and other administrative or observational data
Experience applying analytics and AI to healthcare or public health data to support clinical, operational, population health, or policy decisions
Familiarity with federal health and VA data ecosystems, including interoperability standards and frameworks such as FHIR and HL7
Experience architecting or modernizing enterprise-scale data platforms that support analytics, AI/ML, and generative AI use cases
Experience applying modern AI techniques (e.g., machine learning, NLP, generative AI) to integrated, multi-source healthcare datasets
Experience connecting or integrating federal health data with commercial healthcare data, such as payer, provider, life sciences, or digital health datasets
Consulting experience supporting multiple concurrent federal health clients or large-scale programs
Experience serving as a technical leader in client workshops, executive briefings, proposal development, and orals
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP architecture, data, or AI certifications; PMP; SAFe)

Responsibilities

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 relationships
Serve as the technical delivery lead for complex engagements, managing scope, staffing, risk, and project economics in collaboration with account and program leadership
Act as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders across IT, data, analytics, interoperability, and mission functions
Support 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 presentations
Translate 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 visualization
Lead architecture and delivery decisions for centralized data repositories and enterprise data platforms, enabling integrated analytics, AI/ML, and decision support across diverse data sources
Guide solution design and delivery across FedRAMP-authorized environments, ensuring alignment with federal security, privacy, and compliance requirements
Build, 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 organization
Stay current on emerging AI, data, and interoperability technologies and assess their applicability to federal health and VA client needs

Benefits

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