Data Scientist

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

• Support Federal Defense & Security clients, particularly the Department of State.

• Communicate with and conduct assessment(s) on current state of Department of State client needs through facilitated brainstorming, analysis, and prioritization

• Validate Department of State client ideas, assess processes or tasks for streamlining and/or automation, and determine feasibility and complexity

• Design and develop data science solutions per client needs and mission

• Focus on a single priority project or juggle concurrent projects

• Operate as a sole data science developer or collaborate on small teams of data scientists. Coordinate with Guidehouse project team to assess project ideas and how to present to Department of State clients

• Develop machine learning models using Python or R

• Develop data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau

• Present products and findings to clients and answer questions about methods and results

• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers) and internal firm initiatives

• Continue to develop professionally and expand skills related to data science, analytics, and consulting

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• B.S. or B.A. in a quantitative, analytical, and computational discipline

• THREE (3) or more years of relevant professional experience in data science and analytics

• Expertise in wrangling data, performing statistical analysis, and developing machine learning models using Python or R

• Ability to be on client site at least 2 days a week

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• M.S. or M.A. in a quantitative, analytical, and computational discipline

• 6+ years of relevant professional experience in data science and analytics

• Ability to understand client needs and context, design solutions, and drive initiatives forward

• Strong presentation and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as a member of small, collaborative teams

• Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau

• Experience querying databases using SQL

• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure

• Experience supporting Federal Defense & Security organizations

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. 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

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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