Data Scientist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Mobility stipend

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Data Science Consultant to help clients maximize data value, from querying to visualization and BI. You will support DHS missions with hands-on analytics, dashboard development, and data-driven recommendations.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in data analytics, data science, business analytics, or data engineering.
• Strong communication and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Power BI dashboards to provide analytics insights.
• Lead data cleaning scripts using R and review work.
• Maintain dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools for decision-making.
• Apply structured critical thinking to diagnose client challenges and propose data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure high-quality delivery and compliance with client standards and methodologies.
• Manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Support business development activities (RFP/RFQ/RFI) and internal initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Data science

Business analytics

Data engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

ETL/ELT

Job description

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Our consultants on the AI and Data Defense and Security team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve budget justifications and decision‑making. This individual will support organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role requires hands on technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights using Power BI
• Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using R
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision-making
• Apply structured critical thinking to break down complex client challenges, assess root causes, and develop clear, data‑driven recommendations that improve decision‑making and project outcomes
• Ensure high‑quality delivery across all work products by conducting thorough reviews, validating accuracy, and maintaining consistency with client standards, internal methodologies, and contractual requirements
• Manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities effectively by organizing work, communicating proactively, and maintaining steady progress across multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment
• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers), internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in data analytics, data science, business analytics, or data engineering

What Would Be Nice to Have

• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Strong UI/UX capabilities for dashboard development
• Familiarity with PowerApps
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments (such as, Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google)
• Experience with SQL
• Ability to gather requirements and present to clients with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools for data integration

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

• 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.