[Hiring] AI Strategy Associate Director @Guidehouse

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced AI and data practitioner to join our growing AI and Data practice with a dedicated focus on State Health agencies, with an emphasis on Medicaid programs and the responsible development and operationalization of AI solutions. This individual will be a hands-on leader who can connect strategy to execution, partnering with agency leaders to define high-value AI use cases, establish an enterprise AI strategy, and advance AI enablement across the organization.

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of state health mission outcomes, data and AI capabilities, and practical implementation. You will guide clients through the full lifecycle, from identifying and prioritizing use cases to designing the operating model, data foundations, governance, and delivery approach needed to move solutions into production.

The Associate Director will oversee cross-functional teams and work directly with client executives and program leaders to drive measurable value through AI, analytics, and modern data practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum seven (7) years of hands-on AI, data, analytics, or engineering experience, including applied AI/ML work.
• Minimum five (5) years delivering technical solutions and programs for public sector clients, with significant experience in State Health and or Medicaid environments.
• Demonstrated experience defining AI use cases, translating business needs into solution requirements, and moving solutions from concept to implementation.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and data platforms (for example Azure/AWS/GCP, Databricks, Snowflake), and modern analytics methodologies.
• Working knowledge of GenAI capabilities and patterns, including where GenAI can drive productivity and where controls are needed.
• Proven ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders, from agency executives (CIO, CDO, CISO, program leaders) to engineering and architecture teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• 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".
• Travel 10% during key peak periods, ie. client kick-off, implementation, etc.

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