Data and AI Project Manager – Public Sector

Guidehouse

Data and AI Project Manager leading AI/ML and analytics solutions for public sector clients. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver data-driven insights and scalable architectures.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeIllinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $141,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lead AI/ML and analytics solutions using best-in-class tools and platforms.
Translate business challenges into actionable use cases and scalable data and AI products and services.
Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI/ML and data solutions using platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Lead client engagements from strategy through implementation, ensuring delivery excellence and measurable outcomes.
Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams including scientists, engineers, and consultants.
Lead data warehouse and or lakehouse initiatives, including requirements definition, architecture, modeling, implementation, and production readiness.
Design and implement scalable data warehouse patterns, including dimensional modeling (star/snowflake), curated data marts, semantic layers, and governed self-service analytics.
Direct development of ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration, and automation using modern tooling and engineering practices.
Establish and mature data operationalization capabilities (e.g., performance tuning and cost optimization, release management and incident support processes, data quality rules and monitoring).
Partner with client stakeholders to align warehousing work with data governance practices, access controls, and operational support models.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
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".
Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience delivering technical solutions and programs to public sector organizations.
Experience in data and AI system development, with a proven ability to design scalable architectures and implement reliable models.
Demonstrated experience leading data warehouse design and implementation, including data modeling, ingestion patterns, and production operations/ Strong knowledge of data warehousing concepts (e.g., dimensional modeling, analytics-ready data structures, CDC patterns, performance tuning, and cost controls for cloud platforms).
Experience defining and implementing operating models for data platforms, including support processes, SLAs, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
The knowledge and interest to remain current on emerging trends and techniques in the fields of data science and Artificial Intelligence.
Strong communication skills to bridge technical and business worlds.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIMLdata solutionsdata warehousedimensional modelingETLELTdata operationalizationdata governancecloud platforms

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingclient engagementteam managementadaptabilitycontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeFederal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST