Data Scientist - San Diego, CA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data science professional to contribute to data preparation, exploratory analysis, and the development of analytical workflows for government-related projects in San Diego. The role emphasizes rigorous validation and communication of insights.

You will craft reports and dashboards, support predictive analytics, and collaborate across project teams to answer business questions through data analysis while upholding security standards.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of experience in data science, data analytics, or applied statistics.

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

Analytics

Python/R/SQL

Statistics

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

ETL processes

Power Platform

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

• 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.

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• 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.