Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading management and technology consulting firm with a dominant presence in the US government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Founded in 1914, the firm has evolved from a traditional management consultancy into a technology powerhouse with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics. Their AI practice serves both government and commercial clients, with particular strength in high-stakes, regulated environments where AI governance is paramount. Booz Allen's AI governance consulting focuses on helping organizations implement responsible AI frameworks in environments with the most stringent requirements: national security, defense, healthcare, and critical infrastructure. Their teams include AI engineers, data scientists, ethicists, and domain experts who hold security clearances at the highest levels, enabling them to work on classified AI programs where governance and accountability are non-negotiable. The firm developed its own Responsible AI framework aligned with the Department of Defense AI Ethical Principles, NIST AI RMF, and the Executive Order on AI. The firm's approach to AI governance is distinctly practical and implementation-oriented. Rather than focusing solely on strategy documents, Booz Allen builds AI governance into the development lifecycle through automated testing pipelines, bias detection tools, model documentation systems, and continuous monitoring infrastructure. Their work with agencies like DARPA, the DoD Joint AI Center (now CDAO), and the Department of Homeland Security has given them unparalleled experience in operationalizing AI governance at scale in complex bureaucratic environments. Booz Allen also invests in proprietary tools and accelerators for AI governance, including frameworks for AI risk assessment, algorithmic impact assessments, and model cards generation. Their VoLT platform and other internal tools provide structured approaches to AI lifecycle management with governance controls embedded throughout. However, the firm's heavy government orientation means commercial sector clients may find less relevant industry expertise. Engagements tend to be expensive and structured around government contracting models, which may not suit all commercial organizations seeking AI governance advisory support.