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AI & Data Lead Developer

Navigant Consulting
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Lead Developer to provide hands-on technical leadership for data engineering, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions in support of large-scale data modernization initiatives. This role is responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing high-quality data and analytics solutions while guiding development teams and collaborating closely with architects and operations leads.

What You Will Need
  • ship and Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • TEN (10) or more years of experience in data engineering, analytics development, or software development roles.
  • Hands-on experience building data solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS and Snowflake).
  • Experience implementing AI solutions using cortex code and cortex suite
  • Experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and analytics solution development.
  • Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

What Would Be Nice to Have
  • Experience with Alteryx or similar analytics tools.
  • Certifications in AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, or related technologies
  • Experience supporting financial services or regulatory clients
  • Experience with AI/ML frameworks and MLOps practices.

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
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1- or via email at All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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