Data Scientist - San Diego, CA

Guidehouse Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist with 3+ years of experience to perform data preparation, exploration, and modeling to support analytical workflows for government and commercial clients.

The role involves creating dashboards and reports to communicate findings, validating models, and contributing to predictive analytics and forecasting solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams on business questions through data analysis.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (must be maintained)
• Bachelor's degree required
• Three or more years of data science/analytics experience

Responsibilities

• Perform data preparation, cleansing, transformation, and exploratory analysis.
• Support development of machine learning models and analytical workflows.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Assist with testing, validation, and performance monitoring of analytical models.
• Support development of predictive analytics and forecasting solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to answer operational and business questions through data analysis.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical outputs

Skills

Data science experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Job Family :

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

The Data Scientist will:

• Perform data preparation, cleansing, transformation, and exploratory analysis.
• Support development of machine learning models and analytical workflows.
• Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings.
• Assist with testing, validation, and performance monitoring of analytical models.
• Support development of predictive analytics and forecasting solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to answer operational and business questions through data analysis.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and analytical outputs.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience in data science, data analytics, or applied statistics.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience with Databricks or Palantir Foundry.
• Experience developing ETL processes or automation solutions.
• Knowledge of logistics, maintenance, readiness, or supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting government clients.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience using Python, R, or SQL.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
• Understanding of machine learning and statistical methodologies.
• Ability to work in Agile project environments.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 :

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 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.

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. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail] . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.