Data Scientist - National Security

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data analytics consultant to support the AI and Data Defense and Security team on DHS-related initiatives. The role uses Python, R, SQL for data processing and Power BI for dashboards, with a TS/SCI clearance requirement.

You will collect, clean, transform, and analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and present actionable insights. The position offers growth and competitive benefits in a federal contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years in data analytics or data engineering.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required or must be obtainable.
• Experience supporting DHS or DoD environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend opportunities to incorporate advanced analysis and automation into current operations.
• Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using Python, R, and SQL.
• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights using Power BI.
• Identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies to support investigative efforts and operational decision-making.
• Analyzing existing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.
• Summarizing and presenting results and recommendations through written reports and briefings.
• Balance competing priorities including to supporting quick turn and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Data visualization

Geospatial data

ArcGIS

Databricks

Palantir

AWS/Azure/Google cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years data analytics/engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Family: Data Science Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)

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. This individual will support mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They will support all phases of analytic development, from the strategic assessment and identification of opportunities to incorporate advanced analysis and automation, through requirements gathering, data collection, performing analyses to delivery actionable intelligence and support law enforcement efforts. This role requires hands on technical expertise and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and recommend opportunities to incorporate advanced analysis and automation into current operations


• Collecting, cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using tools such as Python, R, and SQL


• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights using Power BI


• Identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies to support investigative efforts and operational decision-making


• Analyzing existing processes and identifying opportunities for automation and optimization


• Summarizing and presenting results and recommendations through written reports and briefings


• Balance competing priorities including to supporting quick turn and ad hoc requests

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)\" Federal or DoD security clearance.


• Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance


• Bachelors Degree THREE (3) or more years of experience in data analytics, data science, business analytics or data engineering

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Five (5) years of experience in data science and data analytics


• Experienced in intelligence analysis, vetting, and investigative support.


• Experience supporting law enforcement, intelligence, or investigative environments


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team


• Experience with geospatial data and tools (e.g., ArcGIS)


• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills


• Experience conducting data validation, data quality assessments, and query optimization


• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments (such as, Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google)


• Experience conducting financial intelligence analysis, forensic accounting, open-source intelligence, and/or criminal investigations support


• Familiarity with financial and/or cryptocurrency data analysis


• Experience working with structured and unstructured investigative datasets

What We Offer:

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.