AI & Data Strategy Program Analyst

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant to provide AI and Data Strategy Program Support for a federal client. This role requires up to 10% travel and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support AI and data strategy program activities by facilitating meetings, preparing agendas, coordinating speakers, capturing action items, and developing high-quality readouts.
• Prepare, edit, and polish executive-ready deliverables such as briefing decks, memos, talking points, and program summaries for senior leadership, including the CIO and Chief AI Officer.
• Track and maintain complex datasets related to customer service requests, portfolio activities, and AI-related initiatives, ensuring all data is accurate, current, and well-organized.
• Support intake and tracking of customer or stakeholder requests using tools such as ServiceNow or similar workflow systems, ensuring visibility, quality control, and timely updates.
• Conduct data reviews, identify discrepancies or gaps, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with program standards.
• Coordinate across teams and working groups to collect inputs, consolidate updates, and prepare materials for recurring program meetings and leadership briefings.
• Assist in developing and refining standardized templates, trackers, workflows, and documentation that improve consistency and operational efficiency across the program.
• Maintain SharePoint or other knowledge repositories by organizing program documentation, updating content, and ensuring materials remain relevant and accessible.
• Monitor program timelines, deliverables, and milestones, providing proactive reminders, prioritizing workload, and escalating risks or issues as needed.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders through professionalism, responsiveness, and consistent delivery of high-quality work with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in program support, operations, consulting, data management, or a related field.
• Experience tracking and managing large datasets, including reviewing entries for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with request tracking, service intake, or workflow management processes (e.g., ITAR, customer engagement intake, IT service request processes).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to manipulate data, build trackers, and develop executive-ready presentation materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and professionally.
• Experience working with collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and similar platforms for organizing and sharing program documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal clients, particularly within mission, IT, or enterprise services environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar workflow, intake, or ticketing systems.
• Prior exposure to AI governance, data strategy, or analytics-driven program environments.
• Experience preparing materials or facilitating meetings for senior government executives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and propose improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.
• Curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and the initiative to anticipate needs or solve problems before they escalate.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00–$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

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