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 mission‑driven 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 Guidehouse's AI and analytics capabilities across federal financial missions. You will drive the strategy, development, and delivery of cutting‑edge AI solutions-including machine learning, generative AI, intelligent automation, cloud-native data platforms, and enterprise data governance-within some of the nation's 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, hands‑on technical credibility, and business development accountability, consistent with Guidehouse's Director expectations.

What You Will Do

* Lead Guidehouse's AI & Data portfolio for Public Sector Financial Services, setting vision, driving execution, and shaping go‑to‑market 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 "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse

* Demonstrated technical leadership delivering AI/ML, data engineering, data governance, or intelligent automation projects at enterprise scale.

* Proven consulting experience, including managing client relationships, leading delivery teams, and driving high-quality outcomes across large initiatives.

* Business development success, including leading go‑to‑market efforts, shaping solutions, writing proposals, and closing deals.

* Deep experience with federal financial regulators, such as Treasury, IRS, CFPB, FDIC, OCC, NCUA, SEC, FHFA, or related oversight bodies.

* Strong executive communication skills with demonstrated ability to explain complex AI/technical topics to business and mission audiences.

* Relevant AI, cloud, or data certifications, such as:

* AWS Machine…