Guidehouse

Data Scientist

Guidehouse$90K — $130K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years in consulting, data analytics, or project management
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Federal or DHS Public Trust
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI preferred
  • Proficient in data cleaning and analysis using R
  • Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop data visualizations and dashboards
  • Collect, clean, and analyze data using various methods
  • Create additional data visualization capabilities as needed
  • Ensure compliance with data governance and quality standards
  • Validate and remediate data using R and Excel
  • Identify and propose improvements in current processes
  • Lead client meetings and document outcomes

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Skills Development & Certifications
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Data Scientist to join our AI & Data Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will collect and analyze data to identify trends, develop visualizations in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Design and develop data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights (Power BI)

  • Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using a variety of methods and tools, such as R

  • Identifying and creating additional data visualization capabilities, as needed

  • Ensuring data governance and quality assurance standards are met

  • Conducting data validation and remediation using tools such as R and Excel

  • Analyzing current process and identifying potential improvements

  • Working with team members to summarize and report on business process improvements to include gaps in current processes and initiatives to improve processes for an organization

  • Organizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following-up on action items

  • Summarizing and presenting information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written)

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

  • At least THREE (3) years of experience in consulting, data analytics, or project management


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Active DHS Public Trust

  • Law Enforcement experience

  • Data visualization tools such as Power BI

  • Good critical thinking skills, writing skills, and communication skills

  • Experience in business analysis

  • Experience connecting visualization to various types of data sources

  • Experience developing training materials

  • Experience with process improvement

  • Database optimization

  • Monitoring program operations to ensure compliance with federal regulations

  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools for data integration, such as: Databricks, Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft SQL Server tools (SSIS, SSMS, SSAS, SSRS), Azure Synapse Analytics

  • Proficiency in querying data using SQL and experience optimizing SQL query performance for large datasets


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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