Guidehouse

Data Scientist

Guidehouse$98K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required.
  • On-site work at government facilities in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.
  • Experience with modern data science libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, NumPy).
  • Proficiency in handling large datasets, including cleaning and modeling.
  • Ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with government analytics environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop predictive models and advanced analytics for government mission challenges.
  • Build and validate scalable machine learning solutions.
  • Conduct exploratory data analysis and feature engineering.
  • Implement end-to-end data science workflows from ingestion to visualization.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders to create data-driven solutions.
  • Deliver reproducible analytical products meeting government standards.
  • Support analytics platforms, including cloud and distributed systems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Student Loan PayDown Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

  • Develop predictive models and perform advanced analytics to address complex government mission challenges.

  • Build, refine, and validate machine learning solutions supporting large scale data environments.

  • Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model performance evaluations across structured and unstructured datasets.

  • Implement end to end data science workflows, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and visualization.

  • Collaborate closely with government stakeholders to translate mission needs into data driven solutions.

  • Deliver reproducible, well documented analytical products aligned with government standards and review processes.

  • Support government site analytics platforms and environments, including cloud based and distributed compute systems.

  • Work within cross functional teams to integrate analytics into broader technical and operational architectures.



What You Will Need:

  • Active Secret clearance.

  • Ability to work on site at a government facility in Washington, DC or Northern Virginia.

  • Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.

  • Experience with modern data science libraries (such as pandas, scikit learn, NumPy, or similar).

  • Experience working with large datasets, including cleaning, transformation, and modeling.

  • Ability to communicate analytical insights to technical and non technical stakeholders.

  • Experience supporting government site analytics environments and workflows.



What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting both government site and contractor site environments.

  • Familiarity with analytics workflows used in federal programs.

  • Experience with data visualization tools or platforms.

  • Background in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related quantitative fields.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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

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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2018

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