Junior Data Scientist

Guidehouse; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal and 24

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Data Science Consulting professional to help clients maximize data value and automate processes. You will develop dashboards with Power BI, clean data with R and Python, and maintain analytics tools to drive decision making for DHS-related projects.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration with clients, and the ability to balance multiple projects while supporting internal initiatives and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with R or Python.
• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS Public Trust.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions using Power BI for analytics insights.
• Leading and reviewing data cleaning scripts using R and Python.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools for operational/strategic decisions.
• Balance competing priorities including quick turn and ad hoc requests.
• Support client services while contributing to business development and internal initiatives.

Skills

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Client communication

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

R

Python

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 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. 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). 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 analytics insights using Power BI

• Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as R and Python

• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision-making

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

• Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS Public Trust

• Bachelors Degree

• Experience with R or Python

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences

• Experience working with hiring or operational data

• Strong UI/UX capabilities for dashboard development

• Familiarity with PowerApps

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

• Experience performing analytics and data transformation using R and Python

• Ability to gather requirements and present to clients with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools for data integration

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

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