Data Scientist - Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Digital Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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 in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for financial management and information technology programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

Aggregate, clean and organize datasets from disparate sources and perform quality assurance of these tasks

Manipulating large data sets, data mining, and structuring of raw data using open sources tools such as SQL, Python, AWS, and Databricks to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and unlock information and insights that help the organization drive decision making

Creating AI-driven applications to streamline processes and enable data-driven decision making

Ensuring data governance and quality assurance standards are met

What You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree is a required.

• US Citizenship is required

• Minimum of THREE (3) years of experience in data-related roles.

• You should have experience in performing data analytics to address management and operational challenges.

• Advanced proficiency in data analytics programming languages and tools such as SQL, Python, and Databricks is required.

• You should be proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.

• Prior experience with statistical analysis, predictive modelling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence is necessary.

• You should have prior experience training AI/ML algorithms using Python packages.

• Experience with Databricks, including Unity Catalog, Lakehouse Monitoring, AutoML, and MLflow, is required.

• You should be proficient in AWS software including AWS Sagemaker, Kendra, Glue, RDS, Athena, Aurora, and/or Bedrock.

• A foundational understanding of generative AI and the ability to create generative AI solutions is necessary.

• Prior experience working on Agile teams is required.

• You should be capable of collaborating and working in a team environment, as well as working independently.

• You should be able to identify and address client needs, build relationships with clients, demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks, and communicate potential conflicts to a supervisor.

• You should be able to communicate effectively to various audiences, including various levels of management and external clients, in a professional environment.

• You should have the ability to facilitate meetings and present topics to diverse groups of functional and technical staff.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• A Master's degree in Data Science or a related field is required.

• Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in data-related roles is necessary.

• A background in both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Experience in commercial or public sector consulting firms is preferred.

• Prior experience in supporting federal finance organizations.

• The candidate should have intermediate proficiency in Tableau dashboard development.

• Local to Washington DC metro area

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

• 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 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.

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 [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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.