Data Scientist - Jr.

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental & Vision Insurance

Sick Time & Holidays

Bonus potential

Parental Leave

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA / FSA

Disability Insurance

Student Loan Paydown

Learning & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Scientist to understand client needs and design data-driven solutions for Federal clients in the DC area. You will leverage Python, SQL, LLMs, Tableau, and Databricks to build products, automate processes, and translate findings for leadership.

The role requires a security clearance, a technical degree, and 2+ years of data-focused experience. Remote, hybrid, or on-site work in the DC metro area is supported.

Qualifications

• Active SECURITY clearance (SECRET or higher).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 2+ years in data science, data engineering, or data analytics.
• Proficiency with Python for data wrangling and analysis.
• Experience querying and wrangling data with SQL.
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience using Large Language Models and prompt engineering.
• Experience developing AI/ML models in Python.
• Experience with cloud analytics (Azure or AWS).
• Willingness to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and design data solutions for Federal clients.
• Use Python, SQL, LLMs, Tableau, and Databricks to build products and solutions.
• Automate processes with Power Automate where appropriate.
• Translate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Engage with clients to gather requirements and drive initiatives forward.
• Support RFP/RFQ/RFI responses and white papers for business development.

Skills

Security clearance

Data science experience

Client engagement

Python data wrangling

Communication of technical findings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Power Automate

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Family

Job Family: Data Science Consulting Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Apply strong technical skills and a mission‑focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design solutions for Federal clients. Leverage tools such as Python, SQL, LLMs, and Tableau and platforms such as Databricks to develop products and solutions. Automate processes using Power Automate when appropriate. Communicate clearly to translate technical findings for both technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership. Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, adapt solutions to mission needs, and drive initiatives forward. Support internal initiatives and business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.

What You Will Need:

• Active SECRET or higher security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• TWO (2) years of Data science, data engineering or data analytics experience.
• Proficiency in connecting data sources and wrangling data using Python.
• Experience in querying and wrangling data using SQL.
• Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Experience utilizing Large Language Models and prompt engineering.
• Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models using Python.
• Experience performing analytics and data engineering in a cloud environment, such as Azure or AWS.
• Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• THREE (3) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working in Databricks.
• Strong understanding of statistics and statistical methods.
• Understanding of Natural Language Processing.
• Familiarity with Databricks platform for conducting data science.
• Familiarity with development involving APIs.
• Ability to learn new software tools.
• Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities to add value to the client, and drive initiatives and innovation.
• Ability to clearly communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.
• Ability to develop and conduct technical training.
• Familiarity with RAG methods and development.
• Understanding of AI/ML model containerization, such as with Docker.
• Proficiency in developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau, applying best practices.
• Experience automating data analytics and other business processes using Power Automate.
• Proficiency using source control and collaborative development practices.
• Experience with graph analytics, network analysis, or graph data modeling.
• Relevant experience supporting Department of State or other Federal Government organizations.

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.

• 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. 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 [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

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