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AI & Data Data Architect

Guidehouse Open
US - VA, McLean Full-time Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance

At a glance

Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Guidehouse. US - VA, McLean · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $99,518–$156,000 across the United States.

Estimated pay

Guidehouse has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$99,518 – $156,000
What the middle half of mid-level data architecture & governance roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.
Worked out from 339 postings that stated pay, median $128,000. Last updated Nov 6, 2026.
RoleData Architecture & Governance
SeniorityMid-level
LocationUS - VA, McLean
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 22, 2026
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Create and update logical and physical models for enterprise analytics and AI initiatives
  • Set enterprise data design rules, then lead architecture across ingestion, transformation, storage and consumption
  • Guide technical work across AWS and Snowflake data environments
  • Advance metadata, quality, lineage and stewardship practices while turning business and regulatory needs into designs
  • Work with delivery teams as they implement solutions, checking that the architecture stays aligned and sound

What you bring

  • At least ten years in data architecture, data engineering or a related technical field
  • A bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience designing data architectures with AWS and Snowflake
  • You are a US citizen and can secure and retain Federal or DHS Public Trust clearance

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced data architect comfortable spanning modeling, engineering and governance. You must work hybrid in the DC area, and travel can be up to ten percent.

From the employer

Job Family:

Data Science & Analysis


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise data architectures that support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases. This role provides architectural leadership across data modeling, data engineering, and data governance, and works closely with cloud architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Design and maintain logical and physical data models supporting enterprise analytics and AI initiatives.
  • Define and oversee enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
  • Lead solution architecture for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption layers.
  • Provide technical leadership across AWS and Snowflake data environments.
  • Support data governance initiatives including metadata management, data quality, lineage, and stewardship.
  • Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable data architecture solutions.
  • Partner with delivery teams during implementation to ensure architectural alignment and quality.

What You Will Need

  • US Citizenship and must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • TEN (10) or more years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Experience designing data architectures in AWS and Snowflake environments.
  • Experience with data modeling (logical and physical) and enterprise data design.
  • Experience supporting data governance and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment in the DC area.

What Would Be Nice to Have

  • Certifications in Snowflake, AWS, or data architecture disciplines.
  • Experience supporting enterprise analytics or AI platforms.
  • Prior experience supporting financial services or regulatory organizations.


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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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