Data Scientist — Defense Analytics & AI/ML, Secret

Guidehouse Digital, LLC; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral

Corporate Events

Transit Benefit

Parking Benefit

Bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse Digital, LLC is seeking a data scientist to help design, develop, and deploy advanced analytical models, predictive forecasting capabilities, and AI/ML solutions. This onsite role in Norfolk, VA supports Navy Reserve readiness, operational optimization, and mission assurance through decision-ready analytics products used by executive and operational leaders.

Qualifications include a SECRET clearance, a bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 4+ years’ experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET federal DoD clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, OR Engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience developing data analytics solutions, statistical models, machine learning algorithms, or advanced analytical products.
• Experience using Python, SQL, Jupyter Notebook, Databricks, R for data preparation, modeling, and visualization.
• Experience building predictive, prescriptive, or forecasting models and communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced analytical models, predictive forecasting solutions, and AI/ML capabilities aligned to Navy Reserve readiness, operational optimization, and mission assurance objectives.
• Lead data analytics product development, including dashboards and visualization tools that convert complex information into actionable insights for executives, operational leaders, and stakeholders.
• Use statistical analysis, machine learning, data mining, and predictive modeling to evaluate trends, surface risks, optimize resource allocation, and improve decision-making.
• Work with data engineers, architects, business analysts, and government stakeholders to define requirements, validate analytical approaches, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Assess emerging analytics technologies, methodologies, and AI/ML capabilities to strengthen enterprise data solutions and support digital modernization efforts.

Skills

Experience 4+ years

Security clearance

Predictive modeling

Data analytics

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Jupyter Notebook

Databricks

R

Job description

Guidehouse Digital, LLC is seeking a data scientist to help design, develop, and deploy advanced analytical models, predictive forecasting capabilities, and AI/ML solutions. This onsite role in Norfolk, VA supports Navy Reserve readiness, operational optimization, and mission assurance through decision-ready analytics products used by executive and operational leaders.

Qualifications include a SECRET clearance, a bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 4+ years’ experience, and proficiency in