Senior Data Scientist – Defense Analytics Leader

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

Health Savings Account & Flexible Care

Disability (Short & Long-Term)

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community

Emergency Back-Up Childcare

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics and ML initiatives for Navy readiness modernization in Tysons, VA. You will develop predictive and prescriptive solutions addressing supply chain optimization, weapon sustainment, and operational readiness, while guiding cross-functional teams.

You will mentor data professionals, establish governance frameworks, and collaborate with government stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities, supporting executive

Qualifications

• Active and maintained Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, ML, or statistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced analytics, AI, and predictive modeling initiatives for Navy readiness modernization.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive analytics for supply chain, weapon sustainment, inventory positioning, and operational readiness.
• Oversee ML models, simulations, forecasting, and optimization algorithms.
• Lead analytical activities supporting senior leadership decisions.
• Establish analytical methodologies, validation procedures, and model governance.
• Translate operational requirements into actionable analytics and recommendations.
• Mentor Data Scientists and Data Analysts across workstreams.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders to identify readiness risks and opportunities.
• Support enterprise reporting, executive decisions, and campaign plans.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

Qlik

MSS

NDP

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a senior Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics and ML initiatives for Navy readiness modernization in Tysons, VA. You will develop predictive and prescriptive solutions addressing supply chain optimization, weapon sustainment, and operational readiness, while guiding cross-functional teams.

You will mentor data professionals, establish governance frameworks, and collaborate with government stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities, supporting executive