Junior Data Scientist

Guidehouse; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Dev.,/

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data science & analytics professional to support Navy Reserve readiness assessments and mission assurance initiatives. You will perform exploratory and predictive analytics, develop data models and dashboards, and help design AI/ML solutions to improve forecasting and decision support.

The role requires collaborating with data engineers, architects, and government stakeholders to gather requirements, validate data, and ensure data integrity and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field is required.
• Experience performing data analysis, modeling, BI, and analytics work.
• Proficiency with Power BI/Tableau/Qlik and Python/R/SQL.
• Strong statistical and data management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive data analysis to support readiness assessments and data-driven decisions.
• Develop, test, and maintain data models, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical products.
• Support AI/ML model design to improve forecasting and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements and validate data.

Skills

Exploratory data analysis

Descriptive analytics

Predictive analytics

Data visualization

Stakeholder collaboration

AI/ML model development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or related quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Jupyter Notebook

Databricks

Python

R

SQL

Job description

• Perform exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive data analysis to support Navy Reserve readiness assessments, mission assurance initiatives, and data-driven decision making.


• Develop, test, and maintain data models, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical products leveraging enterprise data sources and modern analytics platforms.


• Support the design and implementation of AI/ML models that improve forecasting, risk analysis, readiness optimization, and operational decision support capabilities.


• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, business analysts, and government stakeholders to gather requirements, validate data, identify trends, and recommend data-driven solutions.


• Analyze data quality issues, identify anomalies and inconsistencies, and support development of automated monitoring and reporting processes to improve data integrity and governance.

Job Family

Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• Perform exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive data analysis to support Navy Reserve readiness assessments, mission assurance initiatives, and data-driven decision making.


• Develop, test, and maintain data models, dashboards, visualizations, and analytical products leveraging enterprise data sources and modern analytics platforms.


• Support the design and implementation of AI/ML models that improve forecasting, risk analysis, readiness optimization, and operational decision support capabilities.


• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, business analysts, and government stakeholders to gather requirements, validate data, identify trends, and recommend data-driven solutions.


• Analyze data quality issues, identify anomalies and inconsistencies, and support development of automated monitoring and reporting processes to improve data integrity and governance.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.


• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.


• ONE (1) o more years of experience performing data analysis, statistical modeling, business intelligence, data visualization, or related analytics work.


• Experience using data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Jupiter Notebook, Databricks, Python, R, SQL, or similar technologies.


• Understanding of statistical analysis, predictive analytics, data modeling techniques, and data management best practices.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience supporting Department of War, U.S. Navy, federal government, or large enterprise analytics programs.


• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and techniques, including predictive modeling, classification, clustering, natural language processing, or optimization methods.


• Experience working with cloud-based analytics environments such as Advana, Databricks, Azure, or similar enterprise data platforms.


• Knowledge of Power Platform, Databricks, business intelligence architecture, data governance principles, and data quality management practices.


• Experience communicating analytical findings through executive briefings, dashboards, technical reports, and presentations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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


• Parental Leave


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance


• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance


• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities


• Employee Referral Program


• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach


• Care.com annual membership


• Employee Assistance Program


• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)


• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

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.