McLean, VA, USA
27 days ago
Data Analytics - Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our Defense & Security Segment to provide data analytics support for an emergency management client. Our data science consultants help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. Our high-performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, ranging from data architecture design, data engineering and querying, data visualization and dashboarding, predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our services enable our clients to define their information strategy, enable mission-critical insights and data-driven decision-making, reduce cost and complexity, increase trust, and improve operational effectiveness. This Senior Consultant will belong to the diverse, talented, and collaborative Homeland Security and Law Enforcement team. They will support an emergency management client in applying advanced analytic and automation technologies to streamline and automate processes.

The candidate must have the ability to:

Assess complex processes and identify opportunities for use of advanced analytics and process automation

Implement analytic and automation process improvements and monitor their success

Analyze various sources of data to identify key insights related to program goals and objectives

Present analytical results and key findings within polished reports and briefings

Work with clients to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs)

Develop dashboards and reports to enable data-driven decision-making at all levels of the client’s organization

Develop documentation and training programs (job aids, user guides, live demonstrations) to train client personnel on developed analytic and automation solutions and encourage adoption

Continuously solicit and respond to feedback to ensure that developed solutions best address client needs

Develop data processing and validation scripts to prepare data for downstream reporting, validate data quality, and reconcile identified issues

Serve as technical lead for a team of data analytics and automation developers, overseeing work and facilitating client-facing meetings

Travel to the client’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 50% of the time


What You Will Need:

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust

Bachelor’s Degree

FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or process automation

Proficiency in using Power BI or Tableau for data visualization and developing dashboards

Proficiency in using Python or R for data science: data wrangling, statistical analysis, machine learning models

Strong communication/presentation skills and ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences

Ability to design and deliver solutions independently and work collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to serve as technical lead for a team of data analytic and automation developers and facilitate client-facing meetings

Strong consulting skills: identifying and addressing client needs, building relationships, and driving initiatives forward

Ability to travel and work on client site up to 50% of the time


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Masters degree in a highly quantitative and computational discipline (data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, etc.)

Knowledge of or experience with cloud solutions for data science, such as Azure or AWS

Experience supporting the Federal National Security sector

Ability to support business development including RFP/RFQ/RFI responses involving data science, analytics, and process automation


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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.


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