Senior Data Scientist

Guidehouse Inc.; 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 & Sick Time

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior data science leader in Washington, DC, to drive entity resolution, knowledge graphs, and AI-enabled discovery, partnering with engineering to deliver scalable data products and operational capabilities.

The role requires 8+ years of data science experience, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and strong communication with senior leaders. A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master’s preferred, and travel up to 10% may be involved.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' data science and analytics experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders and technical experts.
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and application of entity resolution, identity resolution and knowledge-graph capabilities.
• Design and oversee data architectures, ML workflows and analytical platforms.
• Develop predictive models, ranking algorithms and decision-support tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable data products.
• Establish standards for model development, evaluation and monitoring.
• Guide ingestion, extraction, search, graph analytics and AI-enabled discovery capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve performance and outcomes.
• Brief senior leadership on AI strategy, data priorities, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Entity resolution

Knowledge graphs

ML/AI development

Stakeholder communication

Data platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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.

• 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.