Junior Data Scientist

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a data science consultant to help clients harness their data, build dashboards, and enable data-driven decision making. The role focuses on Tableau dashboards, data wrangling, and analytics across DHS missions, with hands-on Python/R scripting and collaboration with clients and internal teams.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree and be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The position offers salary potential in the mid-to-high six figures and benefits as part of

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS PUBLIC TRUST.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience with R and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide analytics insights using Tableau.
• Lead and review data cleaning scripts using R and Python.
• Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools for decision-making.
• Balance competing priorities including quick turn and ad hoc requests.
• Support business development and internal firm initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Data experience

ETL/ELT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

R

Tableau

Databricks

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 Tableau
• 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

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS "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
• Expeirence with R and Tableau

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
• Experience with financial data
• Experience with Databricks
• 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.

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.