Data Scientist Senior Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility Stipend

Discretionary bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development & Learning

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data and Analytics Consultant in Chantilly, VA to lead data analytics initiatives, build data assets, and guide teams in developing advanced analytics products. You will engage with clients to define analytics requirements and deliver actionable BI and ML insights.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 3+ years of data science experience, plus strong communication skills and expertise with Python/SQL/R and Tableau tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in Data Science or Data Analytics.
• Experience cleaning, manipulating, and pre-processing data with Python, SQL, R, or Tableau Prep Builder.
• Experience developing BI reports and dashboards using Tableau.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead internal team actions to meet project and client objectives.
• Consult with the client to determine analytics requirements and methods for high-confidence models.
• Interface with Client Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, validate and deploy capabilities.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Python

SQL

R

Tableau Prep Builder

Tableau

Verbal & Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS/MA in Data Science/Analytics

Tools

Tableau Desktop Certification

Tableau Server Certification

MS Forms

Power Automate

Job description

Job Family

Data Science Consulting

Travel

Travel Required: None

Clearance

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

Our Data and Analytics consultants help clients maximize the value of their data. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and data wrangling to data visualization and dashboarding for business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They help clients define their information strategy, architecture, and governance, get the most value from business intelligence and analytics, and implement enterprise content and data management solutions to enable business insights, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust and integrity, and improve operational effectiveness. The successful candidate will bring expertise in developing, building, and maintaining data assets and managing a team. This is a high visibility role and the candidate will be expected to speak confidently and intelligently about a variety of data products, methodologies, industry trends and challenges. This role will be involved in managing and maintaining client relationships as well as proactively participate in business development discussions. The candidate should demonstrate the flexibility to pivot and respond quickly to a dynamic and evolving company culture and broader energy transition landscape.

Duties will include

• Coordinating and leading internal team actions to meet project and client objectives.
• Consulting with the client to determine analytics required, technical solutions and methods to ensure a high confidence model for client decision making.
• Interfacing with Client Subject Matter Experts to design, develop, validate and deploy capabilities that enable client objectives.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a FULL SCOPE (FS/FSP) polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree THREE (3) or more years of experience Data Science or Data Analytics.
• Experience cleaning, manipulating, and pre-processing data using Python, SQL, R, or Tableau Prep Builder.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards for business intelligence, utilizing Data Visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

What Would Be Nice to Have

• M.S./M.A. in Data Science/Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Economics, or similar quantitative/computational discipline.
• Tableau Desktop Certification: Certified Professional, Certified Associate, Specialist.
• Tableau Server Certification: Certified Professional, Certified Associate.
• Proficiency querying data in SQL.
• Experience performing data science / analytics, such as statistical modelling, predictive analysis, or machine learning using Python or R.
• Experience with MS Forms and Power Automate.
• Ability to support clients in identifying and addressing needs, building relationships, and driving solutions forward and experience leading small teams.

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 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 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.

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