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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** Guidehouse Inc.
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Databases, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, Tableau (Software), Api Design, Databricks, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9070104/data-scientist

## About the Role

Apply strong technical skills and a mission-focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design data-driven solutions. Leverage tools such as Python to develop analytics and data science products. 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., * Active SECRET or higher security clearance.

 * A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field is required
 * THREE (3) or more years of relevant professional experience is required.
 * Experience in conducting data science using a programming language, Python preferred.
 * Experience with Agile team operations, such as sprint planning, standup calls, writing Jira stories, backlog refinement, etc.
 * Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

 * FOUR (4) years of relevant professional experience.
 * Experience working in Databricks.
 * 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 performing data engineering, such as Extract-Transform-Load (ETL), managing databases, etc.
 * Experience working with data cataloging and metadata.
 * Experience working with APIs.
 * Experience visualizing data and building dashboards using tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
 * Ability to support business development, including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
 * Relevant experience supporting the Department of State or other Federal Government organizations.



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