What is the salary range for the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager role at Accenturefederalservices?

The salary range for the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager position at Accenturefederalservices is USD 149k+/yr.

Where is the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager role at Accenturefederalservices located?

The Data & AI Lead Senior Manager position at Accenturefederalservices is based in Washington, DC; Arlington, Virginia, United States. This is an on-site position.

What experience is required for the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager role at Accenturefederalservices?

The Data & AI Lead Senior Manager position at Accenturefederalservices requires 15+ yrs exp.

What skills are required for the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager role at Accenturefederalservices?

Key skills for the Data & AI Lead Senior Manager position at Accenturefederalservices include: large language models.

Data & AI Lead Senior Manager — Accenturefederalservices

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

You Are:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Data & AI Lead to oversee the data and AI practice at a federal client account. The ideal candidate will oversee a matrixed organization of approximately 60 professionals, including data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, AI developers, and cloud platform engineers, delivering innovative solutions across diverse projects. In this role, you will be responsible for building, managing, and scaling the team, with a strong focus on recruitment, staffing, and the continuous training and upskilling of team members. You will also drive the identification and adoption of cutting-edge data platform technologies and tools to meet client needs and objectives. As part of your responsibilities, you will provide strategic oversight and guidance to a team of 12 data specialists delivering solutions on the Databricks platform. Additionally, you will oversee the management of the AI Innovation pipeline, ensuring the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions that align with the client’s objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a cutting-edge data and AI practice, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions for the federal government. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for leveraging data and AI to transform organizations, we invite you to apply.

The Work:

Lead a matrixed organization of 60+ data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, AI developers, and cloud platform engineers
Oversee team staffing, recruitment, and professional development, ensuring team members are trained and upskilled in emerging technologies and methodologies
Identify and recommend innovative data integration approaches, platform technologies, and tools to support the client's evolving needs
Manage and maintain the AI Innovation pipeline, driving the development of forward-thinking AI solutions.
Provide strategic oversight to a team of 12 data specialists delivering solutions on the Databricks platform
Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to align data and AI initiatives with organizational goals

Here's What You Need:

Proven experience in leading large data and AI teams, preferably in a client-facing environment
Deep expertise in data integration approaches and strong knowledge of emerging data platform technologies and AI advancements
Application of data modeling or LLMs to address client specific problems or expected outcomes
Hands-on experience with data modeling
Extensive use of LLMs and other AI technology and tooling
Experience with Databricks and proven ability to oversee platform delivery teams
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to develop and execute strategies for talent acquisition, training, and upskilling

Bonus Points If:

Advanced Degree
15+ years of industry experience
Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent people management and relationship development skills
In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

The Extras:

US Citizenship Required
The ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$148,800—$306,500 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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