AI & Data - Contractor Team Lead

Location: US - VA, McLean

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Contractor Team Lead (Deputy Program Manager) to support day-to-day program execution for a large-scale data, cloud, and analytics modernization effort. This role serves as the primary deputy to the Program Manager and is accountable for operational delivery, PMO execution, and coordination across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Deputy Program Manager, supporting overall program execution, governance, and delivery oversight.
• Lead development and management of PMO artifacts including schedules, status reports, risk and issue logs, and dashboards.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across cloud, data, platform, and analytics workstreams.
• Support program financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, and invoice support.
• Coordinate delivery activities across multiple vendors, internal teams, and client stakeholders.
• Track and manage program risks, issues, dependencies, and action items, escalating as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Agile delivery practices, client standards, and quality expectations.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship.is required
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting or leading complex IT, data, or cloud programs.
• Experience supporting PMO operations in cloud or data platform environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS).
• Strong delivery coordination, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile program environments.
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP certification.

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What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.
• Experience managing or supporting Snowflake, Databricks, or cloud modernization engagements.
• AI, analytics, or advanced data platform delivery experience.
• Agile/SAFe certifications.
• Cloud or data platform certifications (AWS, Snowflake etc.).
• Experience supporting governance boards or executive steering committees

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.

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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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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.