AI Development Lead

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

We are seeking a AI Development Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of AI solutions, especially Generative AI, for clients modernizing their operations through intelligent automation. This hands-on leader will guide agile teams in developing AI-enabled Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) while advising on architecture, deployment, and governance strategies. The ideal candidate blends strong technical depth in modern AI tools with consulting experience, ensuring that emerging technologies deliver measurable value for clients.

AI Delivery Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AI MVPs, from use case definition through demonstration and iteration, including engaging directly with clients.
• Design solution architectures and technical roadmaps that integrate AI components within client cloud environments.
• Oversee model development, validation, and user interface integration to create functional prototypes.
• Deliver MVP demonstrations, gather stakeholder feedback, and refine solutions through post-deployment feedback loops.
• Construct and maintain scalable data pipelines for processing, transforming, and feeding data into AI models and applications.

Agile Development & Team Enablement

Generative AI & Technical Advisory

Construct and maintain scalable data pipelines for processing, transforming, and feeding data into AI models and applications.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly prototype and iterate on solutions

Deploy and manage applications and models in cloud environments leveraging infrastructure-as-code and DevOps best practices.

What You Will Need

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and retrieval-based reasoning systems

What Would Be Nice To Have

The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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