Cleared Data Scientist

Job Family:
Data Science & Analysis

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Data Analyst will join a dynamic team supporting a global implementation of IT systems at the Department of State. In this role, the candidate will review and support the client's data policies, processes, and standards to identify strengths and areas for improvement and provide recommendations for the current and future architecture to support data and analytical needs. The candidate will also collect, transform, integrate, and analyze data to identify trends, assess performance, and develop visualizations in support of organizational and mission goals and data-driven decision-making for the client.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelors Degree
• Three (3) or more years of experience in business, systems, or data analysis, data collection or visualizations
• Knowledge of analytical programming languages (R, Python, SQL)
• Experience in data visualization tools: Power BI and/or Qualtrics

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of defense, national security, and/or Department of State.
• Knowledge of project management and/or Agile Scrum principles and applications.
• Advanced degree or certification in a related field.
• Knowledge and application of Artificial Intelligence.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to interact with stakeholders at different levels and present take-away insights.
• Naturally curious and passionate about numbers, data, insights, and applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and build and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Detailed oriented perspective; able to understand data on the micro (unit record) level as well as macro (connections to relationships and impact of data); able to tell the story with data.
• Capable of anticipating potential issues/problems and develop solutions when needed - Experience analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks.
• Capability to manage multi-task projects of high complexity for Federal government clients.
• Experience working on Online Survey programming tools, such as Qualtrics.
• Experience working on tasks or projects with data and survey collection and data streamlining.
• Experience in VBA and Excel Macro Experience Working on automated MS Word and MS PowerPoint dashboards.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following analytical programming languages (preferably R).
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information to a non-technical audience at all levels of the organization.

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

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