Health IT Data Analyst

Guidehouse; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Science Consultant to join the Defense & Security AI & Data team. You will design dashboards with Tableau or Power BI, clean data with Python and R, and maintain analytics solutions used in operational and strategic decision-making.

The role emphasizes client-facing work, collaboration with stakeholders in Arlington, VA, and contributions to business development and professional growth on a DHS health projects mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Interest in health data analytics and information management.
• Ability to work in a client-facing environment in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data visualization and dashboards using Tableau or Power BI.
• Lead and review data cleaning scripts using Python and R.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards and reporting tools for decision-making.
• Support business development and internal initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

Databricks

PowerApps

UiPath

Job description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our consultants on the Defense & Security AI & Data 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. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve budget justifications and decision-making. This individual will support organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intersecting Health Programs. This role requires hands‑on technical expertise and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required health analytics insights using Tableau or Power BI
• Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as Python and R
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision‑making
• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development
• Support business development (such as RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers), internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Bachelors Degree
• Desire to work with health data analytics, information governance, information management or informatics
• Ability to work effectively in a client‑facing environment and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders in Arlington, VA.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Strong foundational knowledge in information systems in healthcare
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work across varied assignments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the Health Level Seven framework and standards for data.
• Active DHS Public Trust
• Experience with Databricks
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerApps and UiPath
• Strong communication skills with the ability for oral and written communication with senior levels of management and the Customer

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.

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.