Senior Data Scientist

## Senior Data Scientist Apply:
US - DC, Washington:
Full time:
Posted Today:
45483
** Job Family:
** Operational Effectiveness
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* Travel Required:

** Up to 10%
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)
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* What You Will Do:

*** Lead the development and application of entity resolution, identity resolution, knowledge graph, extraction, search, and AI-enabled discovery capabilities that transform complex data into actionable operational, analytical, and investment insights and support confidence in analytical outcomes.
* Design and oversee data architectures, machine learning workflows, knowledge graphs, and analytical platforms.
* Develop predictive models, ranking algorithms, and decision-support tools that turn complex data into actionable insights.
* Partner with engineering teams to translate analytical requirements into scalable data products and operational capabilities.
* Establish standards for model development, evaluation, validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
* Guide ingestion, entity resolution, extraction, search, graph analytics, and AI-enabled discovery capabilities.
* Evaluate emerging technologies, algorithms, and tools to improve analytical performance and mission outcomes.
* Brief senior leadership on AI strategy, data science priorities, technical risks, and investment opportunities.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD  TOP SECRET  security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.  + Candidates with an ACTIVE  TOP SECRET  or higher-level clearance are preferred.
* Bachelor's Degree
* EIGHT (8) or more years' relevant data science, analytics, management, modeling, or other data focused experience
* Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED  TOP SECRET  Federal or DoD security clearance
* Master's Degree
* Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‐sector mission environments.
* Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.
* Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
* Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.
* Experience supporting executive decision‐making and governance processes.
* Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.

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.
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* 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 Pay Down
* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
* Skills Development & Certifications
* Employee Referral Program
* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
* Mobility Stipend