Cleared Data Scientist - Managing Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal Development & Learning

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data science consultant in the DC metro area to join a collaborative AI and data science team. You will focus on client services while supporting business development and internal initiatives, with ongoing professional development in data science, analytics, and data engineering.

The role includes remote projects and hybrid on-site work in the DC area, advancing data-driven analytics and solutions for mission-critical programs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• B.S./B.A. in a relevant quantitative and/or computational discipline
• Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of relevant professional experience OR minimum of SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience with a relevant M.S./M.A. degree
• Proficiency in connecting data sources and wrangling and analyzing data using Python.
• Proficiency in querying and wrangling data using SQL.
• Strong understanding of statistics and statistical methods and principles.
• Ability to learn new software tools, such as Power Automate.
• Ability to design data modeling processes, create algorithms and predictive models, as well as perform custom analysis
• Experience leading data driven analytic activities involving the identification of key indicators for both compliance and effectiveness critical to mission/business success
• Experience manipulating large data sets and using them to identify trends and reach meaningful conclusions to inform strategic business decisions
• Ability to clean, aggregate, organize data from multiple sources and transfer this information to data warehouses
• Ability to define data requirements and ensure storage, availability, and coherence of electronically stored information to guarantee it meets the organization’s needs
• Competency in data mining, including structuring of raw data to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and unlock information and insights that help the organization better manage risks
• Ability to understand client mission, business processes, and data nuances and adapt data science solutions accordingly.
• Experience as a data consultant or serving in a technical solutions’ advisory capacity, translating critical capability needs for customers and recommending a particular technical solution, methodology/process, or tool.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership, and discuss how they can be used to inform business decisions.
• Ability to be a self-starter and self-manager, meet with clients to gather requirements, and proactively follow through to push initiatives forward, integrating collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Ability to support on-site and hybrid projects in the DC metro area

Responsibilities

• Belong to a collaborative team dedicated to AI and data science
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development in data science, data analytics, and/or data engineering.
• Work as a data scientist/data analytics/business intelligence professional in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continue career development in data science and data analytics software, methods, and consulting.
• Operate successfully on remote projects as well as hybrid on-site projects in the DC metro area

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistics

Power Automate

Data modeling

Algorithms

Predictive models

Data mining

Education

B.S./B.A. in quantitative discipline

Tools

PowerBI

Azure

AWS

Job description

• Belong to a collaborative team dedicated to AI and data science
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development in data science, data analytics, and/or data engineering.
• Work as a data scientist/data analytics/business intelligence professional in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continue career development in data science and data analytics software, methods, and consulting.
• Operate successfully on remote projects as well as hybrid on-site projects in the DC metro area.

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• Belong to a collaborative team dedicated to AI and data science
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development in data science, data analytics, and/or data engineering.
• Work as a data scientist/data analytics/business intelligence professional in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Continue career development in data science and data analytics software, methods, and consulting.
• Operate successfully on remote projects as well as hybrid on-site projects in the DC metro area.

What You Will Need

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance
• B.S. or B.A. in a relevant quantitative and/or computational discipline.
• Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of relevant professional experience OR minimum of SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience with a relevant M.S./M.A. degree
• Proficiency in connecting data sources and wrangling and analyzing data using Python.
• Proficiency in querying and wrangling data using SQL.
• Strong understanding of statistics and statistical methods and principles.
• Ability to learn new software tools, such as Power Automate.
• Ability to design data modeling processes, create algorithms and predictive models, as well as perform custom analysis
• Experience leading data driven analytic activities involving the identification of key indicators for both compliance and effectiveness critical to mission/business success
• Experience manipulating large data sets and using them to identify trends and reach meaningful conclusions to inform strategic business decisions
• Ability to clean, aggregate, organize data from multiple sources and transfer this information to data warehouses
• Ability to define data requirements and ensure storage, availability, and coherence of electronically stored information to guarantee it meets the organization’s needs
• Competency in data mining, including structuring of raw data to formulate or recognize patterns to generate new information and unlock information and insights that help the organization better manage risks
• Ability to understand client mission, business processes, and data nuances and adapt data science solutions accordingly.
• Experience as a data consultant or serving in a technical solutions’ advisory capacity, translating critical capability needs for customers and recommending a particular technical solution, methodology/process, or tool.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership, and discuss how they can be used to inform business decisions.
• Ability to be a self-starter and self-manager, meet with clients to gather requirements, and proactively follow through to push initiatives forward, integrating collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
• Ability to support on-site and hybrid projects in the DC metro area

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in Python.
• Proficiency in PowerBI.
• Experience and proficiency in automating data analytics and other business processes using Power Automate.
• Knowledge of additional coding languages such as R and SQL.
• Experience performing analytics and data engineering in a cloud environment, such as Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of AI frameworks/methodologies.
• Quality control experience including debugging and conducting Quality Assurance of new features and enhancements.
• Process improvement principles such as Lean, Six Sigma/DMAIC, Total Quality Management, or Continuous Improvement/Kaizen.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and present topics to diverse groups of functional and technical staff.
• Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Relevant experience supporting Department of State or other Federal Government organizations.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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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