Data Scientist
Apply Job ID 37200 Date posted 03/13/2026Job Family:
Data Science Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Apply strong technical skills and a mission‑focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design data‑driven solutions. Work across multiple data efforts by connecting and analyzing diverse data sources, applying statistical methods, and developing analytics products using Python and SQL. 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 while collaborating across teams and supporting on‑site work in the Washington, D.C. area. Develop data solutions by:
Building data pipelines and analytical workflows leveraging Python and SQL.
Formulating, suggesting, and managing data-driven projects and metrics.
Collaborating with various technical and non-technical clients to enable development and deployment of dashboards and technologies that will scale across the project’s data stack.
Designing and presenting analytics outputs—including visualizations and reports—that clearly convey findings and recommendations.
Engaging directly with clients to gather requirements, understand operational processes, and align technical approaches to mission needs.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
THREE (3) years of experience in data analytics, data science or data engineering role
Experience in connecting data sources and wrangling and analyzing data using Python.
Experience in querying and wrangling data using SQL.
Ability to work on client site in Washington D.C. as needed and support future projects that are on-site or hybrid in the DC metro area or remote as needed.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
FIVE (5) years of relevant professional experience.
Strong understanding of statistics and statistical methods and principles.
Ability to learn new software tools, such as Power Automate.
Ability to understand client mission, business processes, and data nuances and adapt data science solutions accordingly.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present technical solutions, insights, and results to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership, and discuss how they can be used to inform business decisions.
Ability to be a self-starter and self-manager, meet with clients to gather requirements, and proactively follow through to push initiatives forward, integrating collaboratively with other teams and stakeholders.
Ability to think strategically and drive innovation.
Experience and proficiency in automating data analytics and other business processes using Power Automate.
Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in Python.
Experience performing analytics and data engineering in a cloud environment, such as Azure or AWS.
Ability to support business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
Relevant 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
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