Foreign Assistance Data Scientist

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

The Foreign Assistance Data Scientist will support the client by supporting data quality, visualization, analysis, automation, GenAI, and governance initiatives. This position will play a critical role in data analysis with a focus on foreign assistance datasets and intra- and interagency engagement. Due to the dynamic nature of the project, the Guidehouse Team often plays a critical role in a number of cross-functional projects, initiatives, and taskings. The analyst will need to be pro-active, flexible, and adept at communications, organization, and writing.

As a Data Scientist on the team you will perform important functions in helping federal clients with a variety of data analysis initiatives and objectives to ultimately improve data quality and the availability of evidence overall.

Duties will include:

• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and automation with data management and innovative approaches to completing scope of work

• Support change management activities, including training and communications

• Support the use of data collection and analytical tools, specifically Python, but also Tableau, SQL, and Databricks

• Development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures

• Meeting facilitation, including those with senior leadership

• Develop productive working relationships with agency representatives from across the Public Sector

• Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues

• Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create visualizations

• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products

What You Will Need:

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

• Bachelor's degree

• THREE (3) years of experience with foreign assistance data and datasets using Python

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• General knowledge of US government foreign assistance objectives and operations

• Familiarity with transparency-oriented websites, including FA.gov, USAspending.gov and IATI

• Familiarity with public international development and macroeconomic data sources, including World Bank’s DataBank, OECD Data Explorer.

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Python, including proficiency with Pandas, NumPy, statistical analysis (descriptive stats and hypothesis testing), machine learning libraries (NLTK, Spacy), and capable of data cleaning on large data sets

• Experience with Databricks, Tableau, and SQL

• Experience with API integrations, web scraping, and database management

• Demonstrated experience working on client-facing activities

• Experience supporting change management processes, especially those surrounding improvement of data collection and data quality

• Experience working for or supporting foreign assistance-managing public sector federal agencies

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.

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