Data Scientist

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)

• 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

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