Lead Data Scientist

Posted 2 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
149K-248K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
The Role
Leads advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, predictive modeling, simulations, forecasting, and optimization initiatives supporting Navy readiness modernization. Develops solutions for supply chain, sustainment, inventory, and operational readiness; establishes model governance and validation practices; translates operational needs into recommendations; mentors data professionals; collaborates with government stakeholders; and presents findings to senior leaders.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

  • Lead advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and predictive modeling initiatives supporting Navy readiness modernization.
  • Develop predictive and prescriptive analytical solutions supporting supply chain optimization, weapon system sustainment, inventory positioning, and operational readiness.
  • Oversee development of machine learning models, simulations, forecasting capabilities, and optimization algorithms.
  • Lead analytical activities supporting senior leader decision-making environments.
  • Establish analytical methodologies, validation procedures, and model governance frameworks.
  • Translate operational requirements into actionable analytical solutions and recommendations.
  • Mentor Data Scientists and Data Analysts while guiding technical execution across workstreams.
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders to identify readiness risks, logistics constraints, and operational opportunities.
  • Support enterprise reporting, executive decision-making, and campaign plan initiatives.

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • SEVEN (7) or more years of relevant experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or applied statistics.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience supporting Navy, DoD, or defense logistics programs.
  • Experience with Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Qlik, MSS, or NDP.
  • Experience with AI governance and Responsible AI implementation.
  • Knowledge of readiness reporting and operational sustainment analytics.
  • Expert-level experience with Python, SQL, and statistical modeling techniques.
  • Experience building predictive, diagnostic, and prescriptive analytics solutions.
  • Experience working with large-scale operational, logistics, maintenance, or supply chain datasets.
  • Experience leading technical teams and complex analytical initiatives.
  • Experience presenting analytical findings to executive leadership.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 Top Secret federal or Department of Defense security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Seven or more years of relevant experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or applied statistics
  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience supporting Navy, Department of Defense, or defense logistics programs
  • Experience with Databricks, Palantir Foundry, Qlik, MSS, or NDP
  • Experience with AI governance and Responsible AI implementation
  • Knowledge of readiness reporting and operational sustainment analytics
  • Expert-level experience with Python, SQL, and statistical modeling techniques
  • Experience building predictive, diagnostic, and prescriptive analytics solutions
  • Experience working with large-scale operational, logistics, maintenance, or supply chain datasets
  • Experience leading technical teams and complex analytical initiatives
  • Experience presenting analytical findings to executive leadership

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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