Guidehouse

Junior Data Scientist

Guidehouse$74K — $124K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • Experience with data analysis using R or Python
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DHS Public Trust clearance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with data transformation processes

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop data visualization solutions using Power BI
  • Lead and review data cleaning scripts with R and Python
  • Maintain and enhance dashboards and reporting tools
  • Support quick turn and ad hoc client requests
  • Focus on client services and business development initiatives

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 and Skills Development Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our consultants on the AI and Data Defense and Security team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data querying and wrangling to data engineering, to data visualization, dashboarding, and business intelligence (BI), to predictive analytics. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission critical insights and data-driven decision making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve budget justifications and decision-making. This individual will support organizational and mission goals within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This role requires hands on technical expertise and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights using Power BI

  • Leading and reviewing, data cleaning scripts using tools such as R and Python

  • Maintain and enhance dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools used in operational and strategic decision-making

  • Balance competing priorities including to supporting quick turn and ad hoc requests

  • Focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development

What You Will Need:

  • Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DHS Public Trust

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Experience with R or Python

What Would Be Nice to Have:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences

  • Experience working with hiring or operational data

  • Strong UI/UX capabilities for dashboard development

  • Familiarity with PowerApps

  • Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments (such as, Databricks, Palantir, AWS, Azure, or Google)

  • Experience performing analytics and data transformation using R and Python

  • Ability to gather requirements and present to clients with strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes and tools for data integration

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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