Guidehouse

Data Scientist

Guidehouse$110K — $130K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ACTIVE SECRET clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Python for data wrangling
  • Strong grasp of ML methods and statistical analysis
  • Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Familiarity with Databricks for data science applications

Responsibilities

  • Apply technical skills to address client needs
  • Leverage Python and SQL to develop data solutions
  • Communicate technical findings to diverse audiences
  • Engage with clients to gather requirements
  • Support business development initiatives
  • Drive internal projects related to RFPs and white papers
  • Adapt solutions to meet mission requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:
Apply strong technical skills and a mission‑focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design solutions for Federal clients. Leverage tools such as Python, SQL, LLMs and platforms such as Databricks to develop data science products and solutions. Communicate clearly to translate technical findings for both technical and non‑technical audiences, including leadership. Engage directly with clients to gather requirements, adapt solutions to mission needs, and drive initiatives forward. Support internal initiatives and business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of relevant professional experience.

  • Experience in connecting data sources and wrangling data using Python.

  • Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning (ML) methods.

  • Experience utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering.

  • Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models using Python.

  • Familiarity with Databricks platform for conducting data science.

  • Experience performing data science in a cloud environment, such as Azure or AWS.

  • Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience.

  • Ability to learn new software tools.

  • Ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities to add value to the client, and drive initiatives and innovation.

  • Ability to clearly communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership

  • Experience working in Databricks.

  • Proficiency in querying and wrangling data using SQL.

  • Experience with Natural Language Processing.

  • Experience with RAG methods and development.

  • Experience containerizing AI/ML models, such as with Docker.

  • Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT data pipelines.

  • Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.

  • Experience developing solutions involving APIs.

  • Experience automating processes using Power Automate.

  • Experience supporting Department of State or other Federal Government organizations.


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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