Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The AI/Data Lead Consultant serves as a trusted advisor and delivery lead for AI and data engagements. This role owns solution strategy, oversees delivery teams, and partners with clients to drive measurable business outcomes through AI.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end AI and data engagements/workstreams, including strategy, delivery, and adoption
Develop, test, and tune fraud and FinCrime prevention and detection rules in a variety of programming languages
Architect enterprise‑grade AI, analytics, and data platforms
Advise clients on AI strategy, governance, and operating models
Manage and mentor multi‑disciplinary teams (C2–C3)
Oversee delivery quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
Contribute to business development, proposals, and thought leadership
Stay current on AI trends, regulations, and emerging technologies

What You Will 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"
7+ years of experience in AI, data, or analytics leadership roles
Strong development expertise in Python/R, SQL, and data modeling
Proficiency working with various data structure formats (CSV/TXT, JSON, XML, Parquet, etc.)
Deep expertise in AI/ML, data platforms, and cloud architectures
Hands‑on experience developing, testing, and validating machine learning and other AI models at scale
Experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)
Strong client‑facing, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading teams and managing complex engagements
Strong communication and presentation skills
Experience with applying data analytics and artificial intelligence in the financial crime compliance and/or fraud, waste, and abuse prevention space
Preference will be given to candidates located in the DMV
Travel will be 25-50% for candidates not located in the DMV

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience managing or leading teams
Experience building fraud and/or fincrime monitoring rules in one or more programming languages
Industry specialization (healthcare, financial services, public sector, energy, etc.)
Experience with responsible AI frameworks and regulatory environments
Proven track record in consulting growth or practice building
Hands-on experience with financial crime compliance technology and data solutions, e.g., Oracle Mantas, Actimize, Fircosoft, LexisNexis Bridger, World-Check, Dow Jones, Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, etc.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Fraud AI / Data Lead Management Consultant