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Data Science & Analysis Lead

Rockville, MD Public Trust Polygraph None Career Level not specified $113,000 - $188,000

Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Leads data strategy, analytics, and AI/ML efforts, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with research and operational goals.
• Defines data architecture and pipeline strategy, integrating diverse datasets and supporting high-throughput data processing.
• Oversees development of AI/ML models and analytics tools, including rapid prototyping and implementation of responsible AI practices.
• Transitions prototypes into production-ready solutions, coordinating with platform, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Establishes data governance, quality assurance, and reproducibility standards, ensuring documentation and compliance.
• Advises stakeholders on data and AI opportunities and mentors technical teams to build capability and innovation.

What You Will Need:

• Master's degree in data science, bioinformatics, computer science, or related field
• 8 years delivering data or AI solutions.
• Experience with large-scale data systems, cloud-based analytics, and biomedical or scientific datasets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and implement enterprise data architectures and ML operations.
• Experience in regulated environments with knowledge of data security and privacy frameworks.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting large-scale data initiatives or applied research environments
• Publication or innovation experience
• Prior or current NIH experience

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. 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
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus