Guidehouse · 1 week ago
AI Development Lead
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm focused on delivering innovative solutions to clients. They are seeking an AI Development Lead to drive the design and delivery of AI solutions, particularly in Generative AI, while leading agile teams and advising on deployment and governance strategies.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
Responsibilities
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
Lead agile development sprints and facilitate SCRUM ceremonies to ensure quality, velocity, and stakeholder alignment
Mentor developers and data scientists, fostering collaboration and excellence in applied AI engineering
Support backlog management, sprint prioritization, and delivery tracking across multidisciplinary teams
Apply Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM) techniques to automate, analyze, and enhance compliance and operational workflows
Evaluate and refine prompt engineering and context enrichment strategies for AI-based applications
Assess and optimize existing AI toolchains and workflows to improve scalability and delivery efficiency
Advise on production deployment strategies, including security, performance, and data integration considerations
Conduct operational readiness assessments to evaluate solution performance, resilience, and maintainability
Design lightweight model monitoring and retraining pipelines to maintain relevance and accuracy
Support AI governance alignment, ensuring all solutions adhere to organizational standards and risk management practices
Serve as the primary client interface for technical leadership, solution assurance, and delivery success
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required
Minimum SEVEN (7) years of experience delivering AI, software, or data-driven solutions
Minimum TWO (2) years in a leadership or client-facing consulting role
Hands-on experience designing or implementing Generative AI systems (e.g., knowledge assistants, automation workflows, or retrieval-based reasoning) in cloud environments (e.g. Azure, Amazon Web Services)
Experience with key Generative AI system patterns, such as: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and retrieval-based reasoning systems, Agentic frameworks (e.g., orchestrated multi-step reasoning, tool-using AI agents), Evaluation and observability frameworks (e.g., LLM/human evals, prompt testing, reliability scoring), Model monitoring and retraining pipelines
Proficiency in Python and experience developing applications or pipelines that integrate AI/LLMs via APIs or SDKs (e.g. LangChain, LangGraph or similar)
Strong understanding of AI architecture, data integration, and model lifecycle management
Demonstrated experience leading teams using Agile and DevOps delivery practices, including sprint management, CI/CD, and iterative prototyping
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience designing or deploying solutions with Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, or other AWS AI services
Understanding of AI governance and risk management frameworks
Experience supporting clients in regulated or complex environments (e.g., energy, infrastructure, public sector)
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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