Data Scientist

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

• Apply strong technical skills and a mission‑focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design and build data science solutions for Federal clients.
• Communicate clearly to translate technical findings for both technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership.
• Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, adapt solutions to mission needs, and drive initiatives forward.
• Support internal initiatives and business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
• Coordinate efforts across multiple offices to streamline business processes, identify pain points, and help teams adopt more efficient, reliable ways of working.
• Leverage data and SI-enabled tools, such as SQL, Tableau, PowerApps, Salesforce CRM, etc., to perform analysis, develop products, and support operations.
• Help clients strengthen client data practices by assisting with validation, quality checks, documentation, and consistent operational standards.
• Translate leadership and client questions into practical analytical approaches that inform business decisions and highlight relevant trends.
• Prepare clear summaries, reports, and supporting documentation that enable clients and leadership to make timely, informed decisions.
• Guide non-technical audiences on how to use their organization’s data effectively to respond to fast-turn requests and operational needs.

What You Will Need:

• Active SECRET or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• FIVE (5) years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in querying databases and wrangling data using SQL.
• Proficiency in developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn new software tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve data-related issues.
• Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities to add value, and drive initiatives and innovation.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience automating processes using Power Automate.
• Familiarity with data governance or data management concepts
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM-based platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile concepts and Jira.
• Experience supporting Department of State or Federal Defense & Security organizations. 

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 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.

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