Arlington, VA, USA
12 hours ago
Data Strategy, Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Data Science Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

About our Data and Analytics Team

Our consultants on the ESI Solutions - Data and Analytics team help clients maximize the value of their data and automate business processes. This high performing team works with clients to implement the full spectrum of data analytics and data science, from data architecture and storage to data engineering and querying, to data visualization and dashboarding, to predictive analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence as well as intelligent automation. 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. We focus on client services, while also supporting business development, internal firm initiatives, and ongoing professional development.

About our Project

Guidehouse will be supporting a statewide ERP implementation, including the development of a financial data strategy that spans a state’s executive agencies. This position will concentrate on supporting key data strategy and planning workstreams for this digital modernization effort.

What You Will Do:

Support the design and develop a statewide financial data strategy and corresponding implementation roadmapDevelop resources to support stakeholder engagement, including the gathering of critical current state information, elicit organizational data needs, and support ongoing socialization and awareness of the project’s progressParticipate in data discovery and assessment activities to determine current data quality, data capabilities, and implications on organizational operations and data usageSupport data profiling activities and support the review and interpretation of resultsAssist in the preparation and completion of workshops with business and technical leaders to inform the financial data strategyConduct analysis to determine organizational and change readiness factors and efforts required to successfully implement the developed strategyPrepare critical documentation for the data strategy, roadmap, and downstream implementation activities (e.g., requirements documentation)

What You Will Need:

Requires a University Degree and minimum of Three (3) prior experience; some roles may require graduate-level education Master’s or Doctorate degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)Experience of data management experience that spans across the data lifecycle and critical functions (e.g., data profiling, data governance, data modelling, data consumption product and services)Experience with financial data and understanding of key accounting and financial functionsAbility to obtain clearanceExcellent communications and demonstrated hands on experience developing data strategies or setting up critical data initiatives (e.g., data governance program establishment)Ability to actively contribute to data strategy development initiatives and the definition of corresponding data use cases and implementation servicesProficiency in facilitating requirements gathering (including significant business stakeholder engagement) and translation to a data strategy and technical requirementsKnowledge of data governance concepts and practices, including establishing/enforcing controls to assure appropriate data privacy, security, and standard compliance

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Hands on experience implementing data strategiesCertified Data Management Professional (CDMP) or another comparable data management certificationExperience implementing or managing large enterprise applications, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systemsExperience with financial data modelling, data migration, and/or data architecture developmentDemonstrated work experience for financial services or public sector clientsAbility to support business development including RFP/RFQ/RFI responses involving data science / analytics

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. 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 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.


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.


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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