AI & Data Practice Director – Deputy Leader

UNAVAILABLE; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UNAVAILABLE is seeking a Technical Director of AI & Data to partner with the Practice Lead in scaling and maturing the AI & Data Exploitation Practice. The role oversees delivery excellence, workforce development, and business growth across AI, data science, analytics, and data platforms.

The Deputy Practice Lead will guide architects and engineers, support architecture reviews, and help shape the practice’s capabilities. DMV-area presence required with three days in-office per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, AI/ML, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience delivering complex data, analytics, and AI solutions with leadership at portfolio or practice level.
• Broad knowledge across data and AI domains: data engineering, cloud data platforms, data architecture, analytics, ML/AI, MLOps, governance, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide portfolio-level oversight for AI, data science, analytics, and data platforms delivery, ensuring quality and alignment with standards and architectural best practices.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for complex delivery challenges spanning data platforms, AI systems, governance, performance, and integration.
• Partner with architects, SMEs, team leads, and managers to align delivery approaches with modern architectures and security requirements.
• Support architecture and design reviews for major data and AI initiatives to guide sound technical decisions.
• Help standardize delivery playbooks, accelerators, and quality expectations across programs.
• Actively support business development, client workshops, discovery sessions, and executive briefings; contribute to RFI/RFP responses; assist with proofs of concept.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders, advising on data and AI modernization strategies and identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Data Engineering

AI/ML

Governance

Client Engagement

Public Trust Clearance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Master/PhD in CS or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

UNAVAILABLE is seeking a Technical Director of AI & Data to partner with the Practice Lead in scaling and maturing the AI & Data Exploitation Practice. The role oversees delivery excellence, workforce development, and business growth across AI, data science, analytics, and data platforms.

The Deputy Practice Lead will guide architects and engineers, support architecture reviews, and help shape the practice’s capabilities. DMV-area presence required with three days in-office per week.