Data Scientist

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Arlington, VA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Consulting
The Role
Develop data science and AI/ML solutions for federal clients using Python, SQL, LLMs, Databricks, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include data wrangling, model development and deployment, client requirement gathering, technical communication, solution design, and business development support. The role requires an active Secret clearance and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders across remote, hybrid, or onsite Washington, D.C.-area projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:
Apply strong technical skills and a mission‑focused mindset to understand client needs, identify opportunities, and design solutions for Federal clients. Leverage tools such as Python, SQL, LLMs and platforms such as Databricks to develop data science products and solutions. 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. Support internal initiatives and business development including RFP, RFQ, and RFI responses and white papers.
What You Will Need:

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

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of relevant professional experience.

  • Experience in connecting data sources and wrangling data using Python.

  • Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning (ML) methods.

  • Experience utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering.

  • Experience in developing and deploying AI/ML models using Python.

  • Familiarity with Databricks platform for conducting data science.

  • Experience performing data science in a cloud environment, such as Azure or AWS. 

  • Ability to support remote, hybrid, or on-site projects in the Washington D.C. metro area.  

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • SIX (6) years of relevant professional experience.

  • Ability to learn new software tools.

  • 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 working in Databricks.

  • Proficiency in querying and wrangling data using SQL.

  • Experience with Natural Language Processing.

  • Experience with RAG methods and development.

  • Experience containerizing AI/ML models, such as with Docker.

  • Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT data pipelines.

  • Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau.

  • Experience developing solutions involving APIs.

  • Experience automating processes using Power Automate.

  • 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

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 or more years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience connecting data sources and wrangling data using Python
  • Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning methods
  • Experience using large language models and prompt engineering
  • Experience developing and deploying AI/ML models using Python
  • Familiarity with Databricks for data science
  • Experience performing data science in a cloud environment such as Azure or AWS
  • Ability to support remote, hybrid, or onsite projects in the Washington, D.C. metro area
  • Six years of relevant professional experience
  • Ability to learn new software tools
  • Ability to work independently, identify client value opportunities, and drive innovation
  • Ability to communicate and present technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience working in Databricks
  • Proficiency querying and wrangling data using SQL
  • Experience with natural language processing
  • Experience with RAG methods and development
  • Experience containerizing AI/ML models using Docker
  • Experience designing and developing ETL/ELT data pipelines
  • Experience developing data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau
  • Experience developing solutions involving APIs
  • Experience automating processes using Power Automate
  • Experience supporting Department of State or other federal government organizations

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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