HR AI & Digital Transformation Strategy Lead

CACI International Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc in Reston, VA seeks an HR AI & Digital Transformation Strategy Lead to shape and execute enterprise HR AI strategy, own the HR data architecture, and guide intelligent HR capabilities across the organization.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Finance and vendors, lead data governance, and translate AI concepts for executives while driving governance, scalability, and secure data practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics and/or architecture with meaningful exposure to human resources.
• Familiarity with HR tech ecosystems including Workday, ATS/TMS vendors, Talent Intelligence, LMS platforms and HR analytics tools.
• Experience designing data infrastructure to support AI/ML use cases, including feature engineering, model input pipelines, and output activation.
• Strong data governance: data quality management, metadata standards, and access control frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without authority across matrixed technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience in Federal or Government Contracting industry.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the HR AI strategy and own the HR data layer powering AI-enabled tools and workforce insights.
• Assess data readiness for AI/ML models, including quality, governance alignment and remediation needs.
• Shape data strategies and architecture for AI pilots and long-term initiatives with governance and regulatory considerations.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Finance and vendor teams to evaluate AI vendor data practices and ensure secure HR data use.
• Stay current on evolving AI regulatory frameworks and embed compliance into design and architecture decisions.
• Build and maintain the multi-year HR data and AI architecture roadmap aligned with HR priorities and tech strategy.
• Advise HR leaders on data capabilities, risks and prioritization opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across HR, IT and the business.
• Serve as HR’s technical and strategic expert during AI platform evaluations, RFPs and vendor assessments.
• Translate complex AI, data and architectural concepts into clear narratives for executives.

Skills

Data strategy

Analytics

Data architecture

Data governance

Influence without authority

Cross-functional partnering

Tools

Workday

ATS/TMS vendors

Talent Intelligence

LMS platforms

HR analytics tools

Job description

Job Title: HR AI & Digital Transformation Strategy Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage Of Travel Required

Type of Travel:

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The Opportunity

The HR AI & Digital Transformation Strategy lead is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise HR AI strategy, owning the HR data architecture, and guiding the evolution of intelligent, data‑driven HR capabilities. This role leads AI initiatives across the HR ecosystem, ensuring readiness, governance, and scalability of HR data to power analytics, automation, and next‑generation workforce technologies. Serving as the HR data architecture owner, the HR AI & Digital Transformation Strategy lead ensures that data foundations, models, and tools are designed for secure, compliant, and efficient AI‑enabled services. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional communication skills, excelling at cross‑functional influence to drive alignment and adoption across CACI.

Responsibilities

AI & Digital Transformation

• Operationalize the AI in HR strategy, serving as owner of the HR data layer powering AI‑enabled tools, automated processes, and workforce insights.
• Assess data readiness for AI/ML models, including quality, completeness, governance alignment, and remediation needs.
• Shape data strategies and architecture for AI pilots and long‑term initiatives, ensuring compliance with governance and emerging AI regulations.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Finance, and vendor teams to evaluate AI vendor data practices and ensure responsible, secure use of HR data.
• Stay current on evolving AI regulatory frameworks and embed compliance considerations into design and architecture decisions.

Strategy & Roadmap

• Build and maintain the multi‑year HR data and AI architecture roadmap aligned with HR priorities and enterprise technology strategy.
• Advise HR leaders on data capabilities, limitations, risks, and prioritization opportunities.
• Lead through influence, driving alignment and momentum across HR, IT and the business.
• Serve as HR’s technical and strategic expert during AI platform evaluations, RFPs, and vendor assessments.
• Translate complex AI, data, and architectural concepts into clear and compelling narratives for executive and non‑technical audiences.

HR Data Architecture & Governance

• Design, document, and maintain the end‑to‑end HR data architecture across the HR technology ecosystem.
• Define and enforce data standards, taxonomies, and governance practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across HR data domains.
• Lead development and maintenance of data dictionaries, lineage documentation, and conceptual/logical/physical data models.
• Partner closely with enterprise data governance teams to ensure HR data aligns with organization‑wide policies and frameworks.
• Identify and remediate data quality issues, redundancies, and structural debt across HR systems and integrations.
• Continuously refine data models to support scalable reporting, analytics, and AI/ML consumption.

Analytics & Reporting Enablement

• Establish and maintain the data infrastructure needed for workforce analytics, dashboards, and HR reporting.
• Partner with analytics and BI teams to ensure data availability, consistency, performance, and fitness for downstream use.
• Define and manage data pipelines, ingestion patterns, and integration requirements supporting workforce reporting and AI‑driven insights.
• Enable self‑service analytics by ensuring HR data assets are well‑structured, governed, and documented for broad consumption.

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in data strategy, analytics and/or architecture, with meaningful exposure to human resources
• Familiarity with HR technology ecosystems with working knowledge of platforms such as Workday, major ATS/TMS vendors, Talent Intelligence, LMS platforms, and HR analytics tools
• Experience designing data infrastructure to support AI/ML use cases, including feature engineering, model input pipelines, and output activation
• Strong command of data governance principles, including data quality management, metadata standards, and access control frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and influence without authority, building alignment across technical and business stakeholders in matrixed environments
• Experience in Federal or Government Contracting industry

Preferred

• Experience with AI-embedded HR platforms and conversational or predictive AI tools in a workforce context
• Familiarity with AI regulatory frameworks and their data governance implications
• Background in HR technology strategy, vendor management, or digital transformation program delivery

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$120,800 - $265,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.