Guidehouse

Senior Data Scientist

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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  • EmployerGuidehouse
  • LocationUnited States
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull time
  • Employer posted

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

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
  • Bachelor’s degree in economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • TEN (10)+ years of relevant experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
  • 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.

The annual salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$328,000.00. 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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 guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. 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.

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  • SenioritySenior
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