Research Data, AI & Innovation Lead

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Travel Assistance

HSA / FSA

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

Corestream Benefits

discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dovel Technologies, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Research Data, AI & Innovation Lead to drive data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives.

The role requires transitioning prototypes into scalable, secure production solutions and coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams. The position emphasizes data governance, reproducibility, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance research and operational goals while maintaining compliance in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, computer science, or related field.
• 8+ years delivering data or AI solutions.
• Experience with large-scale data systems, cloud-based analytics, and biomedical or scientific datasets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and implement enterprise data architectures and ML operations.
• Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of data security and privacy frameworks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Leads data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML efforts, ensuring scalable, secure solutions aligned with research and operational goals.
• Defines data architecture and pipeline strategy, integrating diverse datasets and supporting high-throughput data processing.
• Oversees development of AI/ML models and analytics tools, including rapid prototyping and responsible AI practices.
• Transitions prototypes into production-ready solutions, coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Establishes data governance, quality assurance, and reproducibility standards, ensuring documentation and compliance.
• Advises stakeholders on data and AI opportunities and mentors technical teams to build capability and innovation.

Skills

8+ years data/AI delivery

Cross-functional leadership

Cloud-based analytics

Large-scale data systems

Data security & privacy

Education

Master’s degree in data science or related field

Job description

## Research Data, AI & Innovation LeadApplylocations: US - MD, Rockvilletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 41634**Job Family:**Data Science & Analysis**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:*** Leads data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with research and operational goals.* Defines data architecture and pipeline strategy, integrating diverse datasets and supporting high-throughput data processing.* Oversees development of AI/ML models and analytics tools, including rapid prototyping and implementation of responsible AI practices.* Transitions prototypes into production-ready solutions, coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams.* Establishes data governance, quality assurance, and reproducibility standards, ensuring documentation and compliance.* Advises stakeholders on data and AI opportunities and mentors technical teams to build capability and innovation.**What You Will Need:*** Master’s degree in data science, bioinformatics, computer science, or related field* 8 years delivering data or AI solutions.* Experience with large-scale data systems, cloud-based analytics, and biomedical or scientific datasets.* Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and implement enterprise data architectures and ML operations.* Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of data security and privacy frameworks.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Experience supporting large-scale data initiatives or applied research environments* Publication or innovation experience* Prior or current NIH experienceThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**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* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus