Data Scientist

Posted 7 Hours Ago
Norfolk, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Consulting
The Role
Build, validate, and deploy statistical and machine learning models for Navy logistics, maintenance, and readiness. Perform EDA, create dashboards (Qlik), operationalize models with engineers, monitor performance, and document methodologies to support defense clients.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

  • Develop, implement, and validate statistical models and analytical methodologies to support client mission objectives 

  • Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in large and complex datasets 

  • Design and deploy predictive and prescriptive models to enable data-driven decision-making 

  • Apply advanced analytics to Navy-specific domains such as logistics, maintenance, and operational readiness 

  • Collaborate with data engineers, developers, and stakeholders to operationalize models within production environments 

  • Translate business questions into analytical approaches and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences 

  • Build and maintain reusable analytical frameworks, code libraries, and model pipelines 

  • Apply machine learning techniques to solve classification, regression, clustering, and optimization problems 

  • Develop dashboards and visualizations, including Qlik applications, to communicate insights and model outputs effectively 

  • Conduct model validation, tuning, and performance monitoring to ensure accuracy and reliability 

  • Document methodologies, assumptions, and results to support transparency and reproducibility 

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied statistical modeling roles 

  • Experience in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and data manipulation

  • Experience applying machine learning techniques and statistical methods to real-world datasets 

  • Experience working with large, complex datasets across logistics, maintenance, supply chain, or readiness domains 

  • Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Qlik or similar tools 

  • Experience working within cloud or big data environments such as Databricks or similar platforms 

  • Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments 

  • Experience supporting government or defense clients (Navy experience preferred) 

  • Ability to work onsite in a client environment as required 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Familiarity with deploying models or integrating analytics into operational workflows 

  • Strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, or quantitative analysis (e.g., regression, hypothesis testing, time series analysis) 

  • Statistical modeling and machine learning 

  • Ability to translate complex analytical outputs into actionable recommendations for stakeholders 

  • Experience working alongside or within data platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry or similar environments) is a plus

  • Data analysis and interpretation  

  • Python, R, SQL programming 

  • Data visualization (Qlik, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) 

  • Big data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry, etc.) 

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Skills Required

  • Active and maintained Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or applied statistical modeling roles
  • Experience in Python, R, and SQL for data analysis, modeling, and data manipulation
  • Experience applying machine learning techniques and statistical methods to real-world datasets
  • Experience working with large, complex datasets across logistics, maintenance, supply chain, or readiness domains
  • Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Qlik or similar tools
  • Experience working within cloud or big data environments such as Databricks or similar platforms
  • Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments
  • Experience supporting government or defense clients
  • Ability to work onsite in a client environment as required
  • Navy-specific experience
  • Familiarity with deploying models or integrating analytics into operational workflows
  • Strong foundation in statistics, mathematics, or quantitative analysis (regression, hypothesis testing, time series)
  • Experience with data platforms (Palantir Foundry)
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Experience with big data platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, or Azure
  • Ability to translate complex analytical outputs into actionable recommendations for stakeholders

Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.

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The Company
HQ: McLean, VA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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