Data Scientist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Sick time & holidays

Discretionary bonus

Parental leave

401(k)

Life insurance

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Certifications

Employee referral program

Community outreach

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, D.C. is seeking a data scientist to develop predictive models and advanced analytics addressing government mission challenges.

You will build, refine, and validate machine learning solutions for large-scale data environments, performing feature engineering and end-to-end data workflows, with close collaboration with government stakeholders. The role requires an active Secret clearance, on-site work at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia, and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Ability to work on site at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia.
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.
• Experience with pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy, or similar libraries.
• Experience working with large datasets, including cleaning, transformation, and modeling.
• Ability to communicate analytical insights to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting government site analytics environments and workflows.
• Experience with data visualization tools or platforms.
• Background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models and perform advanced analytics to address complex government mission challenges.
• Build, refine, and validate machine learning solutions for large-scale data environments.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model performance evaluations across structured and unstructured data.
• Implement end-to-end data science workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and visualization.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission needs into data-driven solutions.
• Deliver reproducible, well-documented analytical products aligned with government standards and review processes.
• Support government site analytics platforms and environments, including cloud-based and distributed compute systems.
• Work within cross-functional teams to integrate analytics into broader technical and operational architectures.

Skills

Python

Pandas

scikit-learn

NumPy

Large datasets

Communication

Government analytics

Job description

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do

Develop predictive models and perform advanced analytics to address complex government mission challenges. Build, refine, and validate machine learning solutions supporting large scale data environments. Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model performance evaluations across structured and unstructured datasets. Implement end to end data science workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and visualization. Collaborate closely with government stakeholders to translate mission needs into data driven solutions. Deliver reproducible, well documented analytical products aligned with government standards and review processes. Support government site analytics platforms and environments, including cloud based and distributed compute systems. Work within cross functional teams to integrate analytics into broader technical and operational architectures.

What You Will Need

• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to work on site at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia
• Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning
• Experience with modern data science libraries (such as pandas, scikit learn, NumPy, or similar)
• Experience working with large datasets, including cleaning, transformation, and modeling
• Ability to communicate analytical insights to technical and non technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting government site analytics environments and workflows

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting both government site and contractor site environments
• Familiarity with analytics workflows used in federal programs
• Experience with data visualization tools or platforms
• Background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative fields

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

• 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

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.

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

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com