Experienced Cleared Data Scientist

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Scientist to join our Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will collect, transform, integrate, and analyze data to identify trends, assess performance, develop visualizations in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for information technology programs within the Department of State (DOS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accessing data sources, establishing data connections, and pre-processing data for analysis

• Defining data requirements and ensuring storage, availability, and coherence of electronically stored information meets the organization's needs

• Designing data modeling processes, creating algorithms and predictive models, and performing ad hoc/exploratory data analysis to support data-driven decision making, including use of advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling and machine learning

• Leading data driven analytic activities involving the identification of key indicators for compliance and effective performance critical to mission/business success

• Manipulating large data sets, data mining, and structuring of raw data using open sources tools such as Python to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and unlock information and insights that help the organization better manage risks

• Designing and developing data visualizations and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights and BI

• Utilizing analytics tools for data visualization and business intelligence (BI), such as Tableau and Power BI

• Delivery of client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance or higher

• B.S. or B.A. in a relevant quantitative and/or computational discipline

• THREE (3) years of relevant professional experience or M.S./M.A. degree in a relevant quantitative and/or computational discipline and 2+ years of relevant professional experience

• Intermediate proficiency in Python and/or Tableau dashboard development

• Intermediate proficiency in Excel

• Strong communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to support hybrid on-site project in the DC metro area

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

• Knowledge of additional coding languages such as R and SQL

• Proficiency in PowerBI

• Competencies in IT Risk and/or Cyber domains

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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