MHS and DHA AI & Data Lead

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MHS and DHA AI & Data Lead is a senior technical and people leader responsible for delivering AI- and data-driven solutions across MHS and DHA. This role operates within a matrixed consulting organization, partnering closely with client account leadership, delivery teams, and growth teams. Key responsibilities include leading and overseeing AI and data solution delivery, serving as the technical delivery lead for complex engagements, and acting as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders. The role also involves supporting business development efforts, translating Defense health and healthcare needs into scalable data and AI architectures, and guiding solution design and delivery within FedRAMP-authorized environments. Additionally, the lead will build, manage, and mentor high-performing teams and stay current on emerging AI, data, and interoperability technologies relevant to federal health and VA client needs.

Requirements

Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance once onboard with Guidehouse
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field
TEN (10) or more years of experience in technology delivery, architecture, or consulting, with a strong focus on AI, data, analytics, or advanced digital solutions
SEVEN (7) or more years of experience delivering solutions to health organizations, including MHS and DHA
Experience as a Solution Architect, Data Architect, and/or AI Architect, with hands-on experience leading, designing, and delivering production-grade AI and data solutions
Experience designing and delivering data interoperability and integration solutions, including ingestion, transformation, and harmonization of data from disparate clinical, public health, and operational systems
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)
Experience managing project financials, including estimates, forecasts, and delivery margin accountability
Must be able to go to Guidehouse office or Client site

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Public Health, or a related field
Understands the data ecosystem for health data within Defense
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
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
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior client leaders
Direct experience delivering AI, data, analytics, or interoperability solutions for MHS and DHA
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 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 MHS and DHA clients 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 Defense 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