Senior Data Scientist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 197,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to lead entity resolution, knowledge graphs and AI-enabled discovery. You will design data architectures, ML workflows, and predictive models to turn complex data into actionable insights for decision support.

You will partner with engineering and leadership to establish standards, monitor performance, and translate analytics into scalable, mission‑focused data products. A TS clearance is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years of data science, analytics, modeling, or related experience.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of entity resolution, knowledge graphs, and AI-enabled discovery.
• Design and oversee data architectures, ML workflows, and analytical platforms.
• Develop predictive models, ranking algorithms, and decision-support tools.
• Partner with engineering to translate analytics into scalable data products.
• Establish standards for model development, evaluation, monitoring, and improvement.
• Brief senior leadership on AI strategy, data science priorities, and risks.

Skills

Entity resolution

Knowledge graphs

Machine learning

Leadership

Data architecture

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

## Senior Data ScientistApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 45483**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)**What You Will Do:*** Lead the development and application of entity resolution, identity resolution, knowledge graph, extraction, search, and AI-enabled discovery capabilities that transform complex data into actionable operational, analytical, and investment insights and support confidence in analytical outcomes.* Design and oversee data architectures, machine learning workflows, knowledge graphs, and analytical platforms.* Develop predictive models, ranking algorithms, and decision-support tools that turn complex data into actionable insights.* Partner with engineering teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable data products and operational capabilities.* Establish standards for model development, evaluation, validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.* Guide ingestion, entity resolution, extraction, search, graph analytics, and AI-enabled discovery capabilities.* Evaluate emerging technologies, algorithms, and tools to improve analytical performance and mission outcomes.* Brief senior leadership on AI strategy, data science priorities, technical risks, and investment opportunities.**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"TOP SECRET\" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. + Candidates with an ACTIVE \"TOP SECRET\" or higher-level clearance are preferred.* Bachelor's Degree* EIGHT (8) or more years' relevant data science, analytics, management, modeling, or other data focused experience* Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"TOP SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance* Master's Degree* Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‐sector mission environments.* Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.* Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.* Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.* Experience supporting executive decision‐making and governance processes.* Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.* Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.The annual salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$328,000.00. 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