Data, AI & Automation Task Lead - Onsite, Washington, DC

BluePath Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePath Labs is seeking an experienced Data, AI & Automation Task Lead to drive data, AI, automation, and emerging technology services for a federal client. This role owns the shared technical backlog and data and automation roadmap, prioritizing reusable capabilities and measurable operational improvements with client stakeholders and task leads.

The successful candidate will coordinate architecture, development, data, and operations teams and guide secure, maintainable solutions aligned with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years delivering data integration services on comparable projects.
• Experience leading data integration, automation, roadmaps, and multidisciplinary technical delivery across architecture, development, data, and operations teams.
• Ability to prioritize shared capabilities with business stakeholders and ensure secure, maintainable solutions per policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead data, AI, automation, and emerging technology services for a federal client.
• Own and manage the shared technical backlog and data and automation roadmap.
• Work with client stakeholders and task leads to prioritize reusable capabilities and measurable improvements.
• Coordinate architecture, development, data, and operations teams for multidisciplinary delivery.
• Collaborate with sector leads and embedded analysts to distinguish portfolio tools from shared engineering needs.
• Prioritize shared capabilities with business stakeholders to support needs and improve processes.
• Oversee technical quality, reuse, and operational improvements across data integration and automation.
• Guide secure, maintainable solutions aligned with applicable GSA IT policy.

Skills

Data integration

AI & Automation

Technical leadership

Backlog management

Roadmap planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Data, AI & Automation Task Lead

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $119,000 - $161,500 Annually

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are seeking an experienced Data, AI & Automation Task Lead to lead data, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other emerging technology services for a federal client. This individual will own the shared technical backlog and data and automation roadmap, working with client stakeholders and task leads to prioritize reusable capabilities and measurable operational improvements.

The successful candidate will coordinate architecture, development, data, and operations teams and direct multidisciplinary technical delivery. Responsibilities include working with sector leads and embedded analysts to distinguish portfolio-specific tools from needs requiring shared engineering; prioritizing shared capabilities with business stakeholders; and overseeing technical quality, reuse, and operational improvements. This individual will guide secure, maintainable solutions aligned with applicable GSA IT policy.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities:

• Lead data, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other emerging technology services for a federal client.
• Own and manage the shared technical backlog and data and automation roadmap.
• Work with client stakeholders and task leads to prioritize reusable capabilities and measurable operational improvements.
• Coordinate architecture, development, data, and operations teams to direct multidisciplinary technical delivery.
• Collaborate with sector leads and embedded analysts to distinguish portfolio-specific tools from needs requiring shared engineering.
• Prioritize shared capabilities with business stakeholders to support business needs and improve processes.
• Oversee technical quality, reuse, and operational improvements across data integration and automation efforts.
• Guide secure, maintainable solutions aligned with applicable GSA IT policy.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. citizen
• At least 5 years providing data integration services on comparable projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience leading data integration, automation, technical roadmaps, and multidisciplinary technical delivery across architecture, development, data, and operations teams
• Ability to prioritize shared capabilities with business stakeholders and oversee secure, maintainable solutions aligned with applicable GSA IT policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Relevant bachelor's degree or permitted equivalent
• 8 or more years of relevant technical delivery experience, including at least 3 years leading teams or workstreams
• At least 3 years formulating data strategy and translating outputs into actionable business decisions
• At least 4 years promoting and implementing automation to improve business value and processes

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.